Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program

The Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (Opportunity Number: FR-6900-N-13) is a federal funding initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), specifically through its Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. This program is authorized under Section 1011 of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 and additional statutory authorities. It aims to assist state and local governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribes and certain special district governments, in executing comprehensive programs to identify and mitigate lead-based paint hazards in eligible housing units. The program's overarching purpose is to protect children under the age of six from the harmful effects of lead exposure in residential environments. The total available funding for this program is approximately $364.5 million, allocated across several categories. Around $120.1 million is designated for Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration (LHRD) grants, which are directed to applicants from jurisdictions with the highest need for lead-based paint abatement. Approximately $203 million is set aside for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control (LBPHC) grants, which are available to all other eligible jurisdictions, including those that are applying for the first time. Additionally, $41.4 million is available for Healthy Homes Supplemental funding, which is intended to address other housing-related health hazards in conjunction with lead abatement work. Awards are made as grants with a 48-month performance period, and HUD expects to make approximately 50 awards. Eligible applicants include state governments, county and city/township governments, special district governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Individuals, for-profit entities, and foreign entities are not eligible. Depending on their jurisdiction size and grant history, applicants may apply under different categories with varying maximum award ceilings. For example, first-time applicants or those with no active grant in the last two years can apply for up to $4 million under the LBPHC category and up to $400,000 in Healthy Homes Supplemental funding. Applicants from jurisdictions with over 3,500 pre-1940 occupied rental units may be eligible for up to $7 million under the LHRD category. A minimum total request of $1 million is required, and a 10% non-federal match is mandatory for all lead hazard control funding. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on August 14, 2025. Applicants must be registered with both SAM.gov and Grants.gov, and must maintain active registrations throughout the life of the grant. The application must include standard forms (e.g., SF-424), budget justifications (e.g., HUD-424CBW), certifications (e.g., HUD-50070), and narrative components such as the response to rating factors. Rating factors include capacity and experience (60 points), justification of need (40 points), and optional preference points (4 points) for activities in Promise Zones or Opportunity Zones. A minimum score of 70 points is required to be eligible for funding consideration. Evaluation criteria include a threshold review to ensure eligibility, followed by a merit review assessing experience, need, and alignment with program objectives. A risk review is also conducted based on financial history and past performance with federal grants. Awards are anticipated to be announced by September 15, 2025, with the performance period beginning on or around October 15, 2025. Applicants may request technical corrections if errors are found after submission, and detailed contact information is provided for support throughout the application process. For further inquiries or assistance with the application process, the agency contact is Damian Slaughter. He can be reached at olhchh.nofa@hud.gov or by phone at 202-725-5749. Additional support is also available through Grants.gov and SAM.gov. The full application package, including instructions and forms, is accessible on Grants.gov under the opportunity number FR-6900-N-13.

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