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 (waiver request) | August 31, 2026 (full application)
Funding Amounts: $1,000,000–$7,850,000 per award (up to 30 awards); $239M total; 48-month project period; Healthy Homes Supplemental: up to $400,000–$850,000 extra.
Summary: Supports state, tribal, and local governments in identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 privately-owned housing to protect children under six from lead poisoning.
Key Information: Cost sharing/match required (min. 10% of federal request); electronic submission required unless waiver granted.
Description
This program funds comprehensive efforts by eligible state, local, and tribal governments to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned rental or owner-occupied housing built before 1978, with a focus on protecting children under age six from lead poisoning. Grantees can also apply for Healthy Homes Supplemental funding to address other health-related housing hazards in units receiving lead hazard control. The grant aims to reduce lead exposure and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations, particularly low-income families.
