The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is facing significant funding cuts as a result of cost-cutting efforts by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The nonprofit organization, which provides counseling services, advocates for housing access, and challenges discriminatory housing practices, received a letter from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) terminating the remainder of a $138,889 grant. This decision is expected to cost FHCCI about $50,000.
FHCCI’s Executive Director, Amy Nelson, expressed concerns about potential further funding cuts, as the organization relies heavily on HUD’s Fair Housing Initiatives Program grants. Despite applying for $840,000 in grants for the 2025-2026 period, which has already been appropriated by Congress, the organization has yet to receive any awards. This uncertainty has led to fears of a funding freeze and the possibility of devastating losses for the organization.
The situation is further exacerbated by HUD’s cutbacks in staff and the freezing of $60 million in Section 4 grant funding, primarily intended for affordable housing. With the future of federal funding in jeopardy, FHCCI and other housing advocates are bracing themselves for the impact of these decisions on their ability to provide essential services to the community.
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