Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
FY25 funds will be combined with FY26 funds, and awarded in FY26.
Program Objective
This listing is comprised of two components: (1) the Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund program (LBP) and Housing-Related Hazards (HRH) Capital Fund program, referred to jointly as the LBP and HRH Capital Fund program; and (2) the Capital Improvements for At-Risk/ Receivership/ Substandard/ Troubled program (At-Risk program).
Competitive grants are provided for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) for the modernization of public housing developments, with a focus on housing-related health and safety hazards that may contribute to illness, injury or other adverse health outcomes for public housing residents.
1. LBP and HRH program funds can be used in one or both of the following focus areas:
a. Lead-Based Paint Focus: evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards in public housing specifically by carrying out the activities of lead-based risk assessments, inspections, abatement, interim controls, clearance examinations, and relocation.
b. General Housing-Related Hazards Focus: evaluate and reduce housing-related hazards including mold, radon, carbon monoxide, and fire safety hazards in public housing.
2. Capital Fund At-Risk program funds are for PHAs in receivership, designated troubled or substandard, or otherwise at risk, to support the costs associated with public housing asset improvement.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Public Housing Authority
Only Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) with the legal authority to develop, own, modernize and operate public housing developments in accordance with the 1937 Housing Act are eligible.
Beneficiaries
- Public Housing Authority
Public housing residents
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Competitive funds will be awarded as described in the relevant Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
- Appeal: From 15 to 30 days
Application deadline and projected award dates will be provided in the published NOFO.
Program details & compliance
Description
As part of HUD’s Capital Fund program, these competitive programs are provided for the modernization of public housing developments, with a focus on housing-related health and safety hazards that may contribute to illness, injury or other adverse health outcomes for public housing residents. Funds will be awarded based on need through two competitive funding announcements: (1) Lead Based Paint Capital Fund and Housing-Related Hazards Capital Fund NOFO; and (2) Capital Fund At-Risk/ Receivership/ Substandard/ Troubled program.
Mission Categories
Primary: Multifamily
Other categories:
Home Improvement
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
For Lead-Based Paint, the funds may be used for lead-based paint evaluation, hazard control, and other public housing improvement costs in existing public housing units. For HOusing-Related Hazards, the funds may be used for activities associated with evaluating and eliminating housing hazards. At-Risk funds may be used for public housing asset improvemet PHAs that are either in receivership, designated troubled or substandard, or otherwise high risk. All funds retain the same use restrictions as formula-based capital funds, specifically, the modernization of public housing developments.
Restrictions
Funds may not be used for luxury improvements, direct social services, costs funded by other programs, and ineligible activities as determined by HUD on a case-by-case basis. Assistance must be used to modernize and/or develop public housing and must comply with the eligible activities of Section 9(d) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.
Required Documentation
Required forms will be in the Grants.gov application kit. They include the SFLLL for any PHA that uses non-federal funds for lobbying, and the HUD 2880 (HUD Reform Act requirement) and the new Certification Regarding Lobbying form. PHAs that have already submitted other required forms for formula-based Capital Funds in the same calendar year do not need to submit them again unless there are revisions for this program: HUD form HUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP; HUD-50075, PHA Certification of Compliance with the PHA Plan and Related Regulations; HUD form 50071, Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions; and Civil Rights Certification.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E – Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements