Your rights under Title VI and Section 504 requirements
Salaam Equitable Opportunities Fund (SEOF) is committed to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability have equal access to our financial products, technical assistance, and business support services. As a potential recipient of federal funding, SEOF complies fully with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Our Commitment to Nondiscrimination
SEOF ensures that:
- No person will be denied services or discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
- Fair and transparent loan and technical assistance (TA) processes are in place to ensure equitable access.
- Language access services are available to assist individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP).
- Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities to ensure full access to services.
Language Access Services
To support diverse communities, SEOF provides:
- Translated materials for key loan and TA programs.
- Bilingual staff or interpreters available upon request.
- Financial literacy workshops designed to serve non-English speaking entrepreneurs.
Filing a Title VI Complaint
If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination under Title VI, you have the right to file a complaint. Complaints must be submitted in writing within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. To file a complaint, please contact:
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunities, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220, (202) 622-1160 (phone), (202) 622-0367 (fax), or email [email protected].