Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of San Elizario received a $1.4 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control under the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 14.900), awarded on March 2, 2026, with a completion date of March 2, 2030. This grant supports comprehensive lead-based paint hazard identification and control activities in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing within San Elizario, Texas. The program prioritizes protecting children under six years of age from lead poisoning by targeting housing units constructed before 1960, particularly in low-income communities.

Under this award, the City of San Elizario will implement lead hazard control measures including inspections, risk assessments, interim controls, and abatement work. Additionally, the grant funds capacity-building initiatives to train and certify local individuals and firms in lead-safe work practices and renovation activities. The funding also supports development of community-based partnerships that integrate lead hazard control efforts with other housing-related health and safety initiatives, addressing broader healthy homes priorities beyond lead remediation alone.