Non-Discrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs (On the Basis of Age) (14.402)

 

Program

14.402 Non-Discrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs (On the Basis of Age)

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

 

Authorization

Age Discrimination Act of 1975.

 

Program Number

14.402

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, is designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

 

Types of Assistance

Investigation of Complaints.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Subject to legislative restrictions as to coverage, individuals are entitled to services, i.e., housing which is suitable according to needs and financial ability in the area in which they desire to live, etc., without discrimination based on age. Investigations are conducted if complaints cannot be mediated successfully and action is taken to settle the complaints. Beneficiaries and recipients are provided with brochures on the mediation process.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Any individual aggrieved by a discriminatory practice because of age may file a complaint against the recipient of Federal financial assistance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. A complainant may file a civil action following exhaustion of administrative remedies under the Act.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Not applicable.

Credentials/Documentation

None.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

Complaints may be sent to any Local HUD Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office or HUD Headquarters, Washington, DC Office.

Award Procedure

None.

Deadlines

A complaint can be filed within 180 days from the date of the alleged act of discrimination. A complaint based on age must be referred to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for mediation. If the complaint is not resolved, it is returned to HUD for investigation.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

Not applicable.

Renewals

None.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

None.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

None.

Audits

None.

Records

None.

 

Program Accomplishments

HUD received five age discrimination complaints during fiscal year 2002.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

86-0143-0-1-999.

Obligations

(Salaries and expenses) Not separately identifiable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Not applicable.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Nondiscrimination on the basis of age in HUD Programs or activities receiving Federal Financial Assistance, 24 CFR Part 146.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

HUD Local Field Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Director, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in the appropriate HUD Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office

Milton Turner, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th St., SW., Room 5240, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-2333, ext. 7057. E-mail: Milton_Turner@hud.gov.

Web Site Address

http://www.hud.gov/progdesc/fheoindx.html

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Not applicable.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not applicable.