Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Deadline: Aug 7, 2026 · up to $7.9M
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 14.900 (USAspending.gov).
- City Of Philadelphia 2 awards $15,500,000
- Michigan Department Of Health And Human Services $7,997,798
- City Of New Haven $7,765,930
- City Of Detroit $7,750,000
- City Of Rochester City Hall $7,750,000
- County Of Allegheny $7,750,000
- City Of Lancaster Municipal Building $7,750,000
- City Of Harrisburg $7,750,000
- City Of Atlanta $7,750,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Local governments
- Federally recognized tribes
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Interstate Organization
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Other Special District Government
- Local
- State
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.
Beneficiaries
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- Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)
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.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
HUD's review and awarding procedures are explained in the NOFO.
Decision Timeline
- Appeal: From 1 to 15 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of the LHR grant program is to maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning by assisting states, cities, counties/parishes, Native American Tribes or other units of local government in undertaking comprehensive programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately owned rental or owneroccupied housing populations. Also, there is Healthy Homes Supplemental funding available to enhance the lead-based paint hazard control activities by comprehensively identifying and addressing other housing hazards.
Mission Categories
Primary: Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
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.
Restrictions
See specific NOFO for how funding may be used.
Matching Requirements
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.
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