upcoming🏛️ Federal Government
Housing
Eviction Protection Grant Program
Offered by Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award
$500k – $2M
Estimated Application Due Date
Not specified
Eligible Area
National
Opens
Dec 17, 2026
Overview
Funds free legal assistance for low-income tenants at risk of or facing eviction. Eligible nonprofits and government entities can apply.
- What it funds: No-cost legal assistance for tenants facing eviction risk.
- Who it serves: Low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction.
- Legal services: Pretrial, trial, post-trial, and alternative dispute resolution.
- Award: $500,000–$2 million.
- Selection: Competitive awards to approximately 16 eligible organizations.
Who Can Apply
- Eligible: Nonprofit organizations and government entities meeting requirements.
- Examples: Legal aid providers, legal clinics, and social services offering legal help.
- Examples: Qualifying colleges and local, state, or tribal agencies or courts.
- Not eligible: Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships.
- Not eligible: For-profit private institutions of higher education.
- Not eligible: Public Housing Agencies and Tribally Designated Housing Entities.
Grant Details
Award Amount
$500k – $2M
Eligible Area
National · Nationwide (federal)
Opens
Dec 17, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date
Not specified
Contact & Funder Details
Websitehud.gov
Nonprofit Status501(c)(3) status not required
How To Apply
Apply directly on Department of Housing and Urban Development's website. Confirm current details before applying.
Go to the applicationThis page was last reviewed October 1, 2026 and last updated October 1, 2026.
