The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated $40 million in grant funds to support eligible non-profit and governmental entities in offering free legal assistance to low-income tenants facing eviction. Launched in 2021, the Eviction Protection Grant Program is a pioneering federal initiative aimed at stabilizing housing and preventing evictions through legal support. During FY 2021 and 2022, HUD awarded grants to 21 organizations spanning 19 states, totaling $40 million in the program’s initial phase. As of March 2024, the EPGP has successfully assisted over 35,000 households in avoiding eviction.
Source: https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/hud_no_24_174
