Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program

 

Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grants assist State, Tribal, and local governments to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned housing that is owned by or rented to low- or very-low income families. Specific objectives include: (1) Maximize the combination of children less than six years of age protected from lead poisoning and housing units where lead-hazards are controlled; (2) Prevent childhood lead poisoning; (3) Stimulate lower-cost and cost-effective methods and approaches to lead hazard control work that can be replicated; (4) Build local capacity to safely and effectively address lead hazards during lead hazard control, renovation, remodeling, and maintenance activities by integrating lead safe work practices into housing maintenance, repair, weatherization, rehabilitation and other programs that will continue beyond the grant period; (5) Affirmatively further fair housing and environmental justice (6) Develop a comprehensive community approach to address lead hazards in housing by mobilizing public and private resources, involving cooperation among all levels of government, the private sector, and grassroots community-based nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, to develop cost-effective methods for identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards (7) Establish a public registry of lead-safe housing; and (8)To the greatest extent feasible, promote job training, employment, and other economic opportunities for low-income and minority residents and businesses that are owned by and/or employ minorities and low-income persons as defined in 24 CFR section 75.5.

Active 14.900 Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, Department of Housing and Urban Development B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2023 Approximately 1,700 unassisted homes of low-income families will be made lead-safe and healthy with grants awarded in 2023. Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, Title X, Section 1011, Public Law 102-550 States, Tribes, cities or units of general local government that have a current, approved Consolidated Plan. Federal agencies and Federal employees are not eligible to submit applications. Applicants with outstanding civil rights violations are not eligible for funding. Hazard Control Grants shall be for lead-based paint hazard control in eligible target housing, as defined under Section 217 of Public Law 104-134 (the Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996, 110 Stat. 1321, approved April 26, 1996) as amended by Section 1011(a) of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X). Funds shall be available only for projects conducted using contractors and inspectors certified, through an EPA authorized program, or trained in lead-safe work practices using a HUD-approved curriculum. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and specific requirements of 24 CFR 85. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The competitive Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for fiscal year 2022 The Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program provides information about the application procedure. HUD's review and awarding procedures are explained in the NOFO. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. For Fiscal Year 2022: HUD will use the technical and financial selection criteria listed in the NOFO Potential applicants should consult the NOFO for available grant funding, particular requirements and restrictions, and application due dates. Submission information is provided in the NOFO. Not applicable. Not applicable. As required by OMB Circular A-110, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Organizations." Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. 10%. The Lead-Based Hazard Control Grant Program requires a minimum of 10 percent local matching requirement. Community Development Block Grant funds are eligible as a local contribution.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. The Lead-Based Hazard Control Grant award is for 42 months. HUD reserves the right to approve no cost time extensions. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Quarterly. None/Not specified. Yolanda Brown,
451 Seventh Street, SW (Room 8236)
Washington, DC 20410 US
Yolanda.A.Brown@hud.gov
Phone: (202) 402-7596 http://www.hud.gov/healthyhomes/. 86-0174-0-1-451 (Project Grants) FY 22$59,989,394.00; FY 23 est $20,767,732.00; FY 24 est $204,999,998.00; - Project Grants Based on the programs application review panel reports, the recommendations of which were agreed to by the selection official, and obligations made, and grants awarded With Fiscal Year 2023 and 2022 funds, 7 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grants of approximately $3 million per grant were awarded in 2023 All relevant information if provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Fiscal Year 2022 Alameda County (CA) Healthy Homes will address lead hazards in 120 housing units, providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The County will also perform healthy homes assessments in 120 units and mitigate identified housing-related health and safety hazards. The County will be working with other medical and social service providers. Cerro Gordo County, IA, will address lead hazards in 65 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The County will also perform healthy homes assessments in 60 units and mitigate identified housing-related health and safety hazards. The County will be working with other medical and social service providers. Monroe, LA, will address lead hazards in 130 housing units providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The City will also perform healthy homes assessments in 100 units and mitigate identified housing-related health and safety hazards. The City will be working with other medical and social service providers.