Deadline: 27-Jun-23
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issues the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite applications from eligible applicants for the Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program.
Purpose
- The purpose of the Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program is to assist states; Federally-recognized Native American Tribes that have an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-authorized lead abatement certification program; cities, and counties/parishes, or other units of local government which have not received a HUD lead hazard control grant or been a sub-recipient of such a grant since January 1, 2010, in developing the infrastructure necessary to undertake comprehensive programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately owned rental or owner-occupied housing. The necessity of adequate capacity to ensure the successful implementation of a lead hazard control grant program relies on the following implementation of several key program components listed below:
- Build local capacity to determine the prevalence of childhood lead poisoning among children under six years in the targeted community(ies);
- Build local capacity to safely and effectively address lead hazards during lead hazard control and renovation, remodeling, and maintenance activities by integrating leadsafe work practices;
- Developing and implementing procedures/guidelines for program activities that include program intake of potential program participants and establish a system, or process that will facilitate lead-safe units to be affirmatively marketed to families with young children such as advertising available units to such families where lead-based paint hazards have been controlled;
- Hire qualified staff with experienced organizational management and financial capacity to immediately execute the program upon receipt of a grant award;
- Promote collaboration, data sharing, and targeting between health and housing departments;
- Developing key partnerships/subgrantees such as: faith-based, health departments, coalitions, or other community-based organizations;
- Integrating strategies to incorporate lead hazard control into existing housing repair programs; (e.g., housing rehabilitation, local housing ordinance, property maintenance, weatherization, housing-related health hazard interventions, and energy conservation activities);
- Obtaining high quality data to target resources where need is greatest; and 9. Developing systems for sustaining a lead hazard control program after successful completion of capacity building grant program.
Goals and Objectives from HUD’s Strategic Plan
- Strategic Goal 1: Support Underserved Communities: Fortify support for underserved communities and support equitable community development for all people.
- 1A: Advance Housing Justice: Fortify support for vulnerable populations, underserved communities, and Fair Housing enforcement.
- 1C: Invest in the Success of Communities: Promote equitable community development that generates wealth-building for underserved communities, particularly for communities of color.
- 3B: Create a More Accessible and Inclusive Housing Finance System: Advance new policy, programs, and modernization initiatives that support a more equitable housing finance system. Promote the preservation and creation of affordable housing stock.
- Strategic Goal 4: Advance Sustainable Communities: Advance sustainable communities by strengthening climate resilience and energy efficiency, promoting environmental justice, and recognizing housing’s role as essential to health.
- 4B: Strengthen Environmental Justice: Reduce exposure to health risks, environmental hazards, and substandard housing, especially for low-income households and communities of color.
- 4C: Integrate Health and Housing: Advance policies that recognize housing’s role as essential to health.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $50,000,000
- Minimum Award Amount: $500,000
- Maximum Award Amount: $2,500,000
- Estimated Project Start Date: 09/01/2023
- Estimated Project End Date: 09/01/2026
- Length of Project Periods: 36-month project period and budget period
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others
- County governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Additional Information on Eligibility: States, federally recognized Native American Tribes (that have an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-authorized lead abatement certification program), cities, counties/parishes, or other units of local government that have not been a direct recipient or a subgrantee of a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control or Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration grant as of January 1, 2010.
Ineligible
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Previous direct Lead Hazard Control grant recipients or subgrantees since January 1, 2010
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorship organizations
For more information, visit Grants.gov.