Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 6800 N 79

The Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to help keep low-income renters housed by funding no-cost legal assistance for tenants who are at risk of eviction or already facing eviction proceedings. The program is centered on direct legal help for tenants, but it also has a strong learning and accountability component: funded projects are expected to strengthen the evidence base for eviction prevention and diversion by consistently reporting who was served, what legal services were delivered, what outcomes were achieved, and what milestones and collaborative activities occurred. In other words, applicants are not only proposing service delivery, they are also agreeing to document and share results so the field can better understand what works to prevent eviction and reduce housing instability.

Awards under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) are intended for organizations that can provide or arrange legal assistance at no cost to eligible tenants. HUD explicitly targets support to low-income tenants, and the funded work generally aligns with eviction prevention and diversion efforts, including coordination with local courts and community partners. The NOFO emphasizes collaboration and data reporting, which suggests HUD is looking for projects that do not operate in isolation. Competitive proposals will typically show how legal services connect with broader local systems, such as court-based diversion programs, rental assistance pathways, housing counseling, or other stabilizing services, while still keeping the primary funded activity focused on legal assistance and measurable eviction-related outcomes.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and government entities, as long as they meet every Threshold Eligibility Requirement described in the NOFO (Section III.D). Examples of organizations that may be eligible, assuming they meet the threshold requirements, include legal aid organizations, bar associations, and legal clinic providers; private nonprofits or state institutions of higher education; housing counseling agencies or other social service organizations that provide qualifying legal assistance (as defined in the NOFO); and local, state, or tribal agencies or courts. The source eligibility list also includes state, county, city or township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; tribal organizations; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); private institutions of higher education; and other eligible entity types, provided they satisfy the NOFOs threshold requirements.

Several applicant types are specifically excluded. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships cannot apply. For-profit private institutions of higher education are not eligible. Public housing authorities and tribally designated housing authorities are also not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement. These exclusions matter because they narrow the field to mission-driven nonprofits, governmental bodies, and qualifying education institutions and tribal entities that can carry out legal assistance programming and comply with federal grant requirements.

From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is a grant (FundingInstrumentType: Grant) in the housing funding activity category, listed under Assistance Listing/CFDA number 14.537. The funding opportunity number is FR 6800 N 79, and HUD anticipated making about 25 awards. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $2,500,000. The original application deadline listed is August 20, 2024, and the opportunity record shows a creation date of June 13, 2024.

  • The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Eviction Protection Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.537.
  • This funding opportunity was created on 2024-06-13.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-20. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.
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Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP) - FAQs

What is the Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP)?

The Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to help keep low-income renters housed by funding no-cost legal assistance for tenants who are at risk of eviction or already facing eviction proceedings.

What is the main purpose of this grant?

The main purpose is to fund direct legal help for eligible tenants at no cost, with the overall goal of preventing eviction and reducing housing instability among low-income renters.

What kinds of activities does HUD expect projects to carry out?

Projects are expected to provide or arrange no-cost legal assistance for eligible tenants facing eviction risk or eviction proceedings. The NOFO also emphasizes coordination and collaboration (for example, with local courts and community partners) and strong reporting on services and outcomes.

Is this program only about service delivery, or are there reporting requirements too?

It is both. Applicants are proposing legal service delivery and also agreeing to consistently document and share results. HUD expects funded projects to report who was served, what legal services were delivered, what outcomes were achieved, and what milestones and collaborative activities occurred to strengthen the evidence base for eviction prevention and diversion.

Who is the intended beneficiary of services funded by EPGP?

The program explicitly targets low-income tenants who are at risk of eviction or already facing eviction proceedings.

Does the NOFO encourage partnerships or coordination with other local systems?

Yes. The NOFO emphasizes collaboration and data reporting, suggesting HUD is looking for projects that do not operate in isolation. Competitive proposals will typically show how legal services connect with broader local systems such as court-based diversion programs, rental assistance pathways, housing counseling, or other stabilizing services, while keeping the primary funded activity focused on legal assistance and measurable eviction-related outcomes.

What types of organizations are eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and government entities, as long as they meet every Threshold Eligibility Requirement described in the NOFO (Section III.D).

What are examples of organizations that may be eligible (if they meet threshold requirements)?

Examples listed include legal aid organizations, bar associations, and legal clinic providers; private nonprofits or state institutions of higher education; housing counseling agencies or other social service organizations that provide qualifying legal assistance (as defined in the NOFO); and local, state, or tribal agencies or courts.

What entity types are included in the broader eligibility list (subject to NOFO thresholds)?

The eligibility list includes state, county, city or township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; tribal organizations; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); private institutions of higher education; and other eligible entity types, provided they satisfy the NOFO's threshold requirements.

Who is not eligible to apply?

Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible. For-profit private institutions of higher education are not eligible. Public housing authorities and tribally designated housing authorities are also not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.

Can an individual tenant apply directly for funding?

No. Individuals are specifically excluded from applying under this opportunity.

Are foreign entities allowed to apply?

No. Foreign entities are specifically excluded.

Are sole proprietorships allowed to apply?

No. Sole proprietorships are specifically excluded.

Are public housing authorities (PHAs) eligible?

No. Public housing authorities are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.

Are tribally designated housing authorities (TDHAs) eligible?

No. Tribally designated housing authorities are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.

What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?

This opportunity is a grant (FundingInstrumentType: Grant).

What is the funding activity category?

The funding activity category is housing.

What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?

The Assistance Listing/CFDA number is 14.537.

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is FR 6800 N 79.

How many awards does HUD anticipate making?

HUD anticipated making about 25 awards under this NOFO.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $2,500,000.

When is the application deadline?

The original application deadline listed is August 20, 2024.

When was the opportunity record created?

The opportunity record shows a creation date of June 13, 2024.

What does HUD mean by "legal assistance" under this program?

The NOFO is focused on funding no-cost legal assistance for eligible tenants, and it notes that qualifying legal assistance is defined in the NOFO. Applicants should rely on the NOFO's definition when designing services and determining what activities are allowable.

Is the program focused on tenants already in court, or also tenants at risk of eviction?

Both. The program is designed to support tenants who are at risk of eviction as well as tenants already facing eviction proceedings.

What kinds of outcomes is HUD looking for projects to report?

HUD expects consistent reporting on who was served, what legal services were delivered, what outcomes were achieved, and what milestones and collaborative activities occurred, with the broader goal of strengthening the evidence base for eviction prevention and diversion.

Do applicants need to meet any special eligibility conditions beyond being an eligible entity type?

Yes. Applicants must meet every Threshold Eligibility Requirement described in the NOFO (Section III.D). Being an eligible entity type alone is not sufficient if the threshold requirements are not met.

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