Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance

 

To investigate complaints of discriminatory practices in connection to the Department's administration of Federal assistance programs and activities. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 08/20/2009 (Archived.)
Program Number
14.415
Federal Agency/Office
OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Investigation of Complaints.
Program Accomplishments
During fiscal year 2001, no complaints were received under Title IX. There were no Title IX compliance reviews initiated in fiscal year 2001.
Authorization
Education Amendments Act of 1972, Title IX, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1681, et seq.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Any person believing he/she has been subjected to a discriminatory action on the basis of sex may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Complaints may be filed on behalf of a specific group or individual believed to have been subjected to 24 CFR Part 3 discrimination.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Complaints must be in writing and sent to any HUD local Field Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or HUD Headquarters, Washington, DC.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
Complaints must be received within 180 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination. May be amended.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Recipient may request a hearing.
Renewals
None.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Pertains to all education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. The goal of Title IX is to ensure that Federal funds are not utilized for and do not support sex-based discrimination, and that individuals have equal opportunities, without regard to sex, to pursue, engage or participate in, and benefit from academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, employment, or other educational programs and activities.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
None.
Auditing
None.
Records
None.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Director, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in the appropriate HUD Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Turner Russell, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 5214, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 619-8041, ext. 6995. E-mail: Turner_X._Russell@hud.gov.
Website Address
http://www.hud.gov/progdesc/fheoindx.html
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
Housing and Urban Development's Title IX Common Rule is published at 24 CFR Part 3.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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