It has become clear that in Houston, advanced, targeted preparation and planning are critical during hurricane season and throughout the year so that vulnerable Houstonians may make a full recovery after a flood event.
HCD is seeking community advocates, including non-profit organizations, to provide outreach, education, information, and advertising addressing fair housing and hurricane preparedness or risk reduction so that barriers to fair housing are not magnified and perpetuated across our community.
The overall goal of the 2022 Fair Housing & Hurricane Season Preparedness Outreach Program is to support outreach and engagement at the neighborhood level and increase fair housing and resilience knowledge of residents.
The program's target audiences are historically underserved populations including:
- Communities of color
- Persons with disabilities
- Immigrant communities
- Individuals with limited English proficiency
- Low- and moderate-income households
- Seniors
- And vulnerable persons previously impacted or displaced by disasters.
Awardees will receive up to $10,000 of grant funding to complete their work.
Programming should take place at the neighborhood level and increase awareness about several topics:
- What to do to prepare for a hurricane
- What to do in the immediate aftermath of a disaster
- What resources are available to residents impacted by flooding
- Fair housing resources and information
With your help, we can better prepare our City’s residents for hurricane season.
Who Should Apply?
Organizations with established relationships to historically underserved communities and the capacity to effectively execute outreach and education programs.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
In their applications, organizations will share a plan for conducting outreach activities. Selected organizations will then carry out their plans and be reimbursed by the City for eligible outreach expenses. All activities must be located within Houston city limits.
HOW DO I APPLY?
All applicants must complete an online application and attend at least one of the Fair Housing 101 Workshop sessions in order to qualify.
All awardees must be registered as a vendor for the City and actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Visit: https://purchasing.houstontx.gov/ and https://www.sam.gov/SAM to learn more.
All online applications must be received by
11:59 p.m., CST, on May 6, 2022.
Questions?
FairHousing@houstontx.govIf you missed any of our events, please check our YouTube channel to rewatch them and more!
Key Dates
March 24, 2022
Applications available online
April 7, 2021 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Grant Introduction Workshop
Workshop Replay
April 14, 2022 10:00am - 11:00am
Fair Housing 101 Workshop Session 1*
April 27, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fair Housing 101 Workshop Session 2*
May 6, 2022
Applications Due
All applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm CST.
May 27, 2022
Grants Awarded (Estimated)
Week of May 30, 2022
Virtual Orientation for Awardees (Estimated)
June 15 (Estimated) to November 11, 2022
Grant Awardee Marketing & Outreach Period
Hurricane Preparedness Resources
Delivers critical emergency alerts to Houston residents regarding current conditions, expected impacts, and protective actions
Emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation coordination for Houston residents
Flood safety and preparedness tips and resources
FloodSmart.govOfficial website of the National Flood Insurance Program. Find information about flooding and flood risks, residential and commercial coverage, policyholder resources, preparation and recovery, and the latest flood insurance news
Hurricane SafetyHurricane preparedness, safety, and recovery resources
Disaster preparedness educational resources, information and resources
Ready Houston – Neighborhood ReadyCommunication and planning guides to help ensure individuals and neighborhoods are prepared to assist each other in the event of a disaster
State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR)Voluntary free registry for Texans who require additional assistance during an emergency event due to a disability, functional and/or access need or lack of transportation for evacuation
Texas Hurricane CenterResources for before, during, and after a hurricane
Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act protects individuals and families from discrimination in the sale, rental, financing or advertising of housing based on their race, color, religion, family status, national origin, sex, or disability. HCD is committed to promoting fair housing and providing quality affordable homes in all neighborhoods. To learn more, please visit our Fair Housing page. For specific questions or concerns about fair housing or landlord/tenant relations, please contact Yolanda Guess-Jeffries at (832) 394-6200 Extension 5.
