Non-Discrimination in the Community Development Block Grant Program (On the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, or Sex)
Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended prohibits discrimination in Community Development Block Grant Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 08/20/2009 (Archived.)
Program Number
14.406 Federal Agency/Office
OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Investigation of Complaints.
Program Accomplishments
During fiscal year 2002, 40 complaints were received, under Section 109. During fiscal year 2002, 5 Section 109 compliance reviews were initiated. Authorization
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, as amended. Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Persons believing they have been subjected to discriminatory action in a Title I program on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable. Credentials/Documentation
None. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure
Complaints may be sent to any Local HUD Field Office Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or HUD Headquarters, Washington, DC. Award Procedure
None. Deadlines
Complaints should be received within 180 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination. May be amended.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Approximately 6 months. Appeals
May request review within 30 days of preliminary "Letter of Finding." Renewals
None. How are proposals selected?
Not applicable. How may assistance be used?
Pertains to all Title I programs, including employment. What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
None. Auditing
None. Records
None. Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None. Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
HUD Local Field Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity: Director, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in the appropriate HUD Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office
Turner Russell, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 5214, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 619-8041, ext. 6995. E-mail: Turner_X._Russell@hud.gov. Website Address
http://www.hud.gov/progdesc/fheoindx.html
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0143-0-1-999. Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) Not separately identifiable. Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable. Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Housing and Urban Development regulations at 24 CFR Part 6. Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
