Non-Discrimination in Federally Assisted and Conducted Programs (On the Basis of Disability)

 

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in federally assisted programs (Part 8) and federally conducted programs (Part 9).

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 08/20/2009 (Archived.)
Program Number
14.404
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 2002, 525 complaints were received under section 504. In fiscal year 2002, 108 Section 504 compliance reviews were initiated.
Authorization
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 (Parts 8 and 9), as amended.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Any individual feeling aggrieved because of an alleged discriminatory action in a HUD-assisted or HUD-conducted program or activity on the basis of disability may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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 may be sent to any Local HUD Field Office Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or HUD Headquarters, Washington, DC Office.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination. Complaints may be amended; notification letter sent to complainant and recipient within 10 days of receipt of complaint.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
None.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Pertains to all Housing and Urban Development Programs of Federal financial assistance except contracts of insurance and guaranty (Part 8) programs conducted by the Department (Part 9).
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
None.
Auditing
None.
Records
None.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
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 Street, SW., Room 5240, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-2333, ext. 7057. E-mail: Milton_Turner@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
Nondiscrimination Based on Disability in Federally Assisted and Federally Conducted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR Part 8 and Part 9).
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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