Eviction Protection Grant Program

The Eviction Protection Grant Program is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development through its Office of Policy Development and Research. This federal initiative is designed to address housing instability and prevent displacement among low income tenants. The program reflects HUD broader mission to ensure safe, stable, and affordable housing and to reduce homelessness through targeted interventions. By funding legal assistance efforts, the program seeks to strengthen tenant protections and improve outcomes in eviction proceedings across the United States. The primary purpose of this grant program is to provide financial support to eligible nonprofit organizations and government entities that deliver no cost legal assistance to tenants at risk of eviction. Funded services may include legal counseling, representation during pretrial and trial proceedings, post trial support, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. The program emphasizes comprehensive legal support throughout the eviction process, recognizing that early intervention and continued advocacy can significantly reduce the likelihood of displacement. Funding under this opportunity is distributed competitively, with approximately sixteen awards anticipated. Individual awards are expected to range between five hundred thousand dollars and two million dollars, contributing to a total program funding level of twenty seven million five hundred thousand dollars. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity, allowing recipients to fully utilize federal funds for program implementation. Funds must be used strictly for eligible legal assistance activities and related programmatic costs that directly support eviction prevention outcomes. Eligibility for the program is broad but limited to nonprofit organizations and government entities. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with or without federal tax exempt status, provided they can demonstrate nonprofit designation. Examples of qualifying entities include legal aid organizations, housing counseling agencies, social service providers offering legal assistance, and courts or public agencies. Individuals, for profit entities, and certain housing authorities are explicitly excluded from participation. The application process will be conducted electronically, with submissions required through the designated federal grants platform. Applicants must prepare and submit all required documentation by the specified deadline, including proof of eligibility for nonprofit status where applicable. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast, typical submissions for HUD programs include program narratives, budgets, and organizational documentation. Applications must be submitted no later than eleven fifty nine p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The timeline for this opportunity indicates that it is currently in a forecast stage, with an estimated posting date in mid December and an application deadline in mid February of the following year. Awards are expected to be announced by the end of September, with project activities beginning at the start of October. This structured timeline allows for review, selection, and onboarding of grantees prior to the start of the federal fiscal year cycle for implementation. Program oversight and inquiries are managed by the Office of Policy Development and Research within HUD. Interested applicants may contact the program office via the provided email or phone number for additional guidance. As a forecasted opportunity, prospective applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare in advance for submission requirements once the official notice of funding opportunity is released.