Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program

Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant 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 incl

The purpose of the LHR grant program is to maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning undertaking comprehensive programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in communities with at least 3,500 pre-1940 occupied rental housing units (either alone or through a consortium). 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 that affect occupants' health in homes being treated under the LHR grant. Proposed projects involving abatement, repair or rehabilitation require completion of an environmental review before work begins.

To be eligible to apply for the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program, the applicant must be a city, county, or other unit of local government. States and Indian Tribes may apply on behalf of units of local government within their jurisdiction, if the local government designates the state or the Indian Tribe as their applicant. Multiple units of a local government (or multiple local governments) may apply as part of a consortium; however, you must identify a prime applicant that will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements specified in this NOFO. State government and Native American tribal applicants must have an EPA approved State Program for certification of lead-based paint contractors, inspectors, and risk assessors in accordance with 40 CFR 745 in effect on the application deadline date to be eligible to apply for Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant funds.

Occupants and owners of eligible target housing, Section 1011(a) of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X). Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grants shall be for lead-based paint hazard control in this housing. Funds shall be available only for projects conducted using contractors and inspectors certified, and workers trained through an EPA authorized program. Selected beneficiaries must comply with all eligibility criteria and all applicable restrictions presented in the Appropriation language and with all requirements presented in the NOFO.

See specific NOFO for additional funding use restrictions.

The Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant award is for a The period of performance is 42 months. HUD reserves the right to approve no cost time extensions for a period not to exceed 12 months.

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

From 1 to 145days, 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.