Eviction Protection Grant Program
At a glance
Eviction Protection Grant Program is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The application deadline was August 20, 2024. Individual awards are listed as $500K – $2.5M, with about 25 awards expected and $40M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public colleges & universities and 6 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 14.537 (Eviction Protection Grant Program).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Jun 13, 2024Posted
- Aug 20, 2024Application deadline
- Posted
- Jun 13, 2024
- Close date
- Aug 20, 2024
- Award floor
- $500,000
- Award ceiling
- $2,500,000
- Est. total funding
- $40,000,000
- Expected awards
- 25
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public colleges & universities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Private colleges & universities
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Within the categories of eligible entities, you must be a nonprofit organization or government entity; and must meet every Threshold Eligibility Requirement, outlined in Section III.D.Examples of entities that may be eligible if requirements met: Legal aid, bar association, or legal clinic provider; Private nonprofit or state institution of higher education; Housing counseling or other social service organization that provides legal assistance, as defined in Section I.A.4.b.; and Local, state, or tribal agency or court. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations, for-profit private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and tribally designated housing authorities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP) through this NOFO will fund nonprofit organizations and government entities to provide no cost legal assistance to low-income tenants at risk or subject to eviction. Additionally, projects will expand the evidence base around eviction prevention and diversion programming, by reporting information about tenants served, legal assistance services provided, outcomes achieved and milestones reached, and collaborative activities.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 14.537
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Department of Housing and Urban Development
EvictionProtectionGrant@hud.gov
202 708 0667
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Eviction Protection Grant Program”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public colleges & universities, Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Eviction Protection Grant Program”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $500k – $2.5m, total estimated program funding is $40,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 25 awards.
How do I apply for “Eviction Protection Grant Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity FR-6800-N-79), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
Related open opportunities
Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.
Eviction Protection Grant Program
Department of Housing and Urban Development- Award range
- $500K – $2M
- Est. close
- Feb 17, 2027 (est.)
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 8 more
Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) Program – Fiscal Year 2026
Department of Housing and Urban Development- Award range
- $272K – $817K
- Est. close
- Sep 28, 2026 (est.)
- Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments, Public & Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations and 3 more
Family Unification Program (FUP) Multi-Year NOFO
Department of Housing and Urban Development- Award range
- Up to $1.7M
- Est. close
- Nov 10, 2026 (est.)
- Who can apply
- Public & Indian housing authorities
Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages
Department of Housing and Urban Development- Award range
- $500K – $2M
- Est. close
- Nov 16, 2026 (est.)
- Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations
Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026)
Department of Housing and Urban Development- Award range
- $1 – $3M
- Est. close
- Nov 30, 2026 (est.)
- Who can apply
- State governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Others (see notice)
Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026
Department of Housing and Urban Development- Award range
- $500K – $7.5M
- Est. close
- Dec 16, 2026 (est.)
- Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations