Lead hazard reduction demonstration grant program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control awarded the City of New Britain $5.689 million on April 15, 2026, under the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 14.900) to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in pre-1960 housing units where children under age six face greatest risk of lead poisoning, with emphasis on low-income and minority neighborhoods.

The award funds targeted lead hazard control efforts in eligible privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing; development and implementation of cost-effective hazard control methods; and capacity building through training and certification of local practitioners and firms to address lead hazards safely during lead hazard control, renovation, remodeling, and maintenance activities. The recipient will build community-based approaches integrating the grant program within local public and private partnerships addressing housing-related health and safety hazards serving low-income families with children under age six.

Performance occurs in New Britain, Connecticut, with a period of performance running through April 15, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant with an obligated amount of $5.689 million.