The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded more than $23 million to nearly 80 fair housing organizations working to protect consumers from housing discrimination. Provided through HUD's Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI), these grants offer a range of assistance to the nationwide network of fair housing organizations so they can carry out testing and enforcement activities.
"It's been 50 years since the passage of the Fair Housing Act, yet the fight against housing discrimination continues," HUD Secretary Ben Carson said in a news release. "Today we are making another investment to support our fair housing partners and protect families from discrimination."
Organizations receiving $300,000 grants include:
Other grant recipients included:
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