Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program
This grant helps local governments reduce lead poisoning in young children by funding programs to identify and control lead paint hazards in eligible homes, with extra funds for addressing other health hazards.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates: August 16, 2026 (Paper application waiver request) | August 31, 2026 (Full application submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,850,000 per award; typical range $1,000,000–$7,000,000 (plus up to $850,000 for Healthy Homes Supplemental); approx. $239M total funding; 30 awards; 48-month project period.
Summary: Supports state, local, and tribal governments in identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards in eligible housing to protect children under six from lead poisoning.
Key Information: Cost sharing/matching (10%) required; only governmental entities eligible; electronic submission via Grants.gov mandatory unless waiver granted.
Description
This program funds comprehensive efforts by states, local governments, and federally recognized tribes to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately owned rental or owner-occupied housing. The primary objective is to maximize the number of children under six protected from lead poisoning by targeting pre-1978 housing stock. The grant also offers optional Healthy Homes Supplemental funding to address other housing-related health hazards in units undergoing lead hazard control.
The program emphasizes evidence-based hazard identification, abatement, and outreach, with strict eligibility and cost-sharing requirements. Projects must focus on eligible target housing and prioritize families with young children and low-income households.
