agreed to in the executed grant agreement. Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) EOI provides funding to develop, implement, carry out and coordinate education and outreach programs that inform the public about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act and state or local fair housing laws that provide rights and remedies substantially equivalent to those provided under the Fair Housing Act. These activities may include, but are not limited to, developing brochures and other printed materials, producing public service announcements, creating websites and conducting training. All EOI grantees are required to have a procedure for referring possible fair housing violations to HUD or a certified state or local agency. Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI) FHOI provides funding to help establish new fair housing enforcement organizations or build the capacity of existing organizations in underserved areas of the country, particularly rural areas or areas with a large influx of immigrants. The goal of FHOI is to build the capacity in fair housing to conduct enforcement activities, including investigating, mediating and litigating housing discrimination complaints, as well as testing housing providers for unlawful discrimination. HUD receives approximately 300 applications each year for FHIP enforcement and education and outreach projects, of which approximately 150 are funded. HUD is structured much like other Federal agencies, with grants-funding office/offices for the various disciplines, including for fair housing and equal opportunity. The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) administers the FHIP program. Under the program, FHIP grantees are responsible for conducting their project activities and tasks and preparing their results for submission or for publication HUD is proud to work with its FHIP partners to help prevent and overcome housing discrimination through this grant program. HUD has Text Telephone (TTY) capabilities that enable individuals with hearing or speech impairments to communicate with HUD about HUD programs, employment, or general information. TTY may be accessed at 1-800-972-9275. B. Foreword This FHIP Application and Award Policies and Procedures Guide is comprised of documents relating to FHIP application and award process. It has been designed for use by both HUD’s our customer community and HUD/FHEO staff. It consists of two parts:
agreed to in the executed grant agreement. Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) EOI provides funding to develop, implement, carry out and coordinate education and outreach programs that inform the public about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act and state or local fair housing laws that provide rights and remedies substantially equivalent to those provided under the Fair Housing Act. These activities may include, but are not limited to, developing brochures and other printed materials, producing public service announcements, creating websites and conducting training. All EOI grantees are required to have a procedure for referring possible fair housing violations to HUD or a certified state or local agency. Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI) FHOI provides funding to help establish new fair housing enforcement organizations or build the capacity of existing organizations in underserved areas of the country, particularly rural areas or areas with a large influx of immigrants. The goal of FHOI is to build the capacity in fair housing to conduct enforcement activities, including investigating, mediating and litigating housing discrimination complaints, as well as testing housing providers for unlawful discrimination. HUD receives approximately 300 applications each year for FHIP enforcement and education and outreach projects, of which approximately 150 are funded. HUD is structured much like other Federal agencies, with grants-funding office/offices for the various disciplines, including for fair housing and equal opportunity. The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) administers the FHIP program. Under the program, FHIP grantees are responsible for conducting their project activities and tasks and preparing their results for submission or for publication HUD is proud to work with its FHIP partners to help prevent and overcome housing discrimination through this grant program. HUD has Text Telephone (TTY) capabilities that enable individuals with hearing or speech impairments to communicate with HUD about HUD programs, employment, or general information. TTY may be accessed at 1-800-972-9275. B. Foreword This FHIP Application and Award Policies and Procedures Guide is comprised of documents relating to HUD’s FHIP application and award process. It has been designed for use by both our customer community and HUD/FHEO staff. It consists of two parts:
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