Through this RFA the OAG anticipates awarding up to six grants to the New York-based QFHOs are eligible for funding. Grantees can utilize funding to support complaint intake, outreach and education efforts and in the enforcement of fair housing laws. Fair housing testing is a requirement of this program. In addition to testing efforts, activities that can be funded under this program include: • Intake and processing of fair housing complaints; • Direct advocacy on behalf of complainants by engaging with entities accused of fair housing violations, attempting to resolve complaints; • Outreach and education efforts, including to underserved areas to spread awareness about fair housing laws; • Recruitment and training of testers to engage in systemic fair housing discrimination testing; • Developing enforcement strategies targeting vulnerable populations including populations in underserved areas, populations who are covered by New York State law but not federal law and undertested discrimination activity such as home sales, appraisals and mortgage lending;
