The "Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative - Test Coordinator Training (FR-6800-N-71-A)" NOFO from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) aims to support the training of fair housing test coordinators. The funding amount available through this NOFO is approximately $500,000, and HUD expects to make about one award. The minimum award amount per project period is $200,000, and the maximum is $500,000, with a project duration of 12-18 months.

The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide general/basic and advanced/complex fair housing test coordinator training. This training includes topics like designing fair housing tests, understanding discriminatory effects, and conducting testing in the contexts of mortgage lending, insurance, and residential appraisals. The program aims to ensure that coordinators can develop and coordinate high-quality fair housing testing programs, essential for investigating and preventing discriminatory housing practices.

Eligible applicants include Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs), Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs), public or private non-profits, and other entities that work to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices. Applicants must develop a training program that includes both basic and advanced modules and also address regional differences in testing practices.

The grant involves cooperative agreements, with HUD closely overseeing the progress and outcomes of funded projects. The program emphasizes goals such as supporting underserved communities, advancing housing justice, and promoting fair and equitable housing practices in line with HUD’s strategic goals.