Common use of Religious Organizations Clause in Contracts

Religious Organizations. Religious organizations may not require a beneficiary to participate in inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytizing. Faith-based organizations may retain independence from Federal, state, and local governments to carry out their missions, including the definition, practice, and expression of its religious beliefs, provided that HOME funds do not financially support inherently religious activities. The organization’s Board of Directors may not be selected based on religious practice. Religious references in the organization’s mission statement and other governing documents are acceptable. 24 CFR 92.257(c). Religious organizations must serve all eligible program beneficiaries without regard to religion, and may not restrict HOME-assisted housing to people of a particular religion or religious denomination. The eligibility of an applicant cannot be reliant on the applicant’s participation in religious activities or programs supported by the organization, even if funded with other non- Federal sources.

Religious Organizations. Religious organizations may not require a beneficiary to participate in inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytizing. Faith-based organizations may retain independence from Federal, state, and local governments to carry out their missions, including the definition, practice, and expression of its religious beliefs, provided that HOME funds do not financially support inherently religious activities. The organization’s Board of Directors may not be selected based on religious practice. Religious references in the organization’s mission statement and other governing documents are acceptable. 24 CFR 92.257(c). Religious organizations must serve all eligible program beneficiaries without regard to religion, religion and may not restrict HOME-assisted housing to people of a particular religion or religious denomination. The eligibility of an applicant cannot be reliant on the applicant’s participation in religious activities or programs supported by the organization, even if funded with other non- Federal sources.

Religious Organizations. Religious organizations may not require a beneficiary to participate in inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytizing. Faith-based organizations may retain independence from Federal, state, and local governments to carry out their missions, including the definition, practice, and expression of its religious beliefs, provided that AHF/HOME funds do not financially support inherently religious activities. The organization’s Board of Directors may not be selected based on religious practice. Religious references in the organization’s mission statement and other governing documents are acceptable. 24 CFR 92.257(c). Religious organizations must serve all eligible program beneficiaries without regard to religion, religion and may not restrict AHF/HOME-assisted housing to people of a particular religion or religious denomination. The eligibility of an applicant cannot be reliant on the applicant’s participation in religious activities or programs supported by the organization, even if funded with other non- Federal sources.