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 includ

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.

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.

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.

See specific NOFO for how funding may be used.

The Lead-Based Hazard Control Grant award is for 42 months. HUD reserves the right to approve no cost time extensions.

Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. The recipient completes a tiered environmental review (see 24 CFR 58.15 Tiering) using the HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS), including the submission, and HUD approval, of a Request for Release of Funds and the recipient's Environmental Certification (both on Form HUD 7015.15). (see NOFO for specifics)

HUD will use the technical and financial selection criteria listed in the NOFO.

HUD's review and awarding procedures are explained in the NOFO.

Deadline determined at as part of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

From 1 to 15 days appeals are directed to the Director of the Division within the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes administering the program for consideration; appeals are based on the application submitted, with no further rework or submissions allowed.