Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program
Department of Housing and Urban Development
About This Grant
<p>The purpose of the Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program is to maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning by assisting states, Native American Tribes, cities, counties/parishes, or other units of local government in undertaking comprehensive programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately-owned rental or owner-occupied housing populations. In addition, there is Healthy Homes Supplemental funding available that is intended to enhance the lead-based paint hazard control activities by comprehensively identifying and addressing other housing hazards that affect occupant health in homes with lead-based paint hazards being treated under the grant.</p>
Grant Summary
Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program is a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant providing $1M to $7.8M for municipality, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-08-07 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Only cities, counties/parishes, and other units of local government, and certain States and Native American Tribes (those that have an EPA-authorized lead abatement certification program on the submission deadline) are eligible applicants. Multiple entities may apply as a consortium, but a principal (lead) applicant responsible for ensuring compliance with NOFO requirements must be designated, and each entity must meet the Resolution of Civil Rights Matters threshold requirement.If your department or agency does not report directly or through a direct chain of command to your jurisdiction"s chief executive officer (governor, county executive, mayor, etc.), you must identify the specific statute(s) (e.g., 1 MyState Revised Code 2345) establishing it as a part of the government, and either attach the relevant wording, or include the specific freely accessible web address(es) in the application.An applicant with at least 3,500 pre-1940 occupied rental housing units (either alone or through a consortium) may apply under the Highest Lead-Based Paint Abatement Needs grants category for up to $7,000,000.An applicant that would be a first-time grantee or whose previous lead hazard control grant ended two (2) or more years before the deadline may request up to $4,000,000. An applicant whose previous grant ended less than two (2) years ago may request up to $5,000,000 (Other Jurisdictions). An applicant requesting funding under the Highest Lead-Based Paint Abatement Needs category that does not meet the applicable criteria will be put into the general applicant"s pool and the requested amount lowered to the maximum for the category under which they are assigned, i.e., $4,000,000 or $5,000,000, as above, if the requested funding exceeded the applicable maximum. An applicant that is eligible for a grant under the Areas with the Highest Lead-Based Paint Abatement Needs grant category may choose to apply under the Other Jurisdictions category instead. Healthy Homes Supplemental Funding:An applicant that would be a first-time grantee or whose previous lead hazard control grant ended two (2) or more years before the deadline may apply for up to $400,000 for Healthy Homes Supplemental Related Activities in addition to the required lead funding.Other applicants may apply for up to $850,000 for Healthy Homes Supplemental Related Activities in addition to the required lead funding. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
How to Apply
$1M–$7.8M
2026-08-07
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program from Department of Housing and Urban Development, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Housing and Urban Development before the deadline.
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Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program?
Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program is offered by Department of Housing and Urban Development and is generally open to municipality, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program provide?
Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program provides between $1M and $7.8M per award from Department of Housing and Urban Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program deadline?
Applications for Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program are due 2026-08-07 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program?
To apply for Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Housing and Urban Development.