ForecastedFederal grantPDR-2600-DC-0079

Eviction Protection Grant Program

Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentCloses Feb 17, 2027(127 days left)$500,000 – $2,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a HUD program funding nonprofits, government entities, tribal agencies, courts, and higher education institutions to provide free legal help to low-income tenants facing eviction. For-profit businesses, small businesses, individuals, and sole proprietorships cannot apply, so most small-business owners should not spend time on it. Awards run $500,000 to $2,000,000 with about 16 awards expected.

Best for
Legal aid or legal clinic providers, Local, state, or tribal agencies and courts, Housing counseling or social service organizations that provide legal assistance, Nonprofits and public or private institutions of higher education
Not for
For-profit businesses and sole proprietorships, Individuals and foreign entities, Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs)
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (nonprofit)
45
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
41
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
39
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
35
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Legal services, Operating support, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments, Colleges and universities, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$500,000 – $2,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is February 17, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $500,000 to $2,000,000. HUD expects to make about 16 awards from a total program funding pool of $27,500,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofit organizations and government entities may apply, including legal aid or legal clinic providers, private nonprofit or state institutions of higher education, housing counseling or social service organizations that provide legal assistance, and local, state, or tribal agencies or courts. Federally recognized tribal governments, tribal organizations, county, city, township, special district, and state governments, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status are also listed as eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement, and for-profit businesses generally cannot apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS may apply, as long as they meet the program's requirements.

Summary

Competitive HUD grants to nonprofits and government entities (including tribal agencies, courts, legal aid providers, and higher education institutions) to fund no-cost legal assistance for low-income tenants facing eviction. For-profit entities, individuals, and sole proprietorships are ineligible.

About this grant

The Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP) will provide competitive awards to approximately 16 eligible nonprofit organizations and government entities to provide no cost legal assistance (including assistance related to pretrial activities, trial activities, post-trial activities and alternative dispute resolution) to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Within the categories of eligible entities, you must be a nonprofit organization or government entity. Examples of entities that may be eligible, if requirements are met, include: 1) legal aid or legal clinic provider, 2) private nonprofit or state institution of higher education, 3) housing counseling or other social service organization that provides legal assistance, and 4) local, state, or tribal agency or court. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations, for-profit private institutions of higher education, Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Housing
  • Legal aid
  • Community development

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