SUMMARY: 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, 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 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.
Applications should clearly demonstrate how your project will:
- Reduce health and safety hazards in homes of families, particularly those with low incomes.
- Conduct public outreach on the health and safety of homes.
A total of $364.5 million is available in funding. Eligible project sizes can range from a minimum of $1 million to a maximum of $7 million. There is a cost share component to this opportunity.
DEADLINE: The Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program will be accepting applications from June 30 until August 14, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), County governments, Special district governments, State governments.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359873