HUD Launches $364.5M Grant Program to Fight Lead Hazards in Homes

Jul 3, 2025
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🚨 HUD Grant Opportunity: $364.5 Million for Lead Hazard Reduction

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released a major funding opportunity under NOFO FR-6900-N-13, announcing $364.5 million in competitive grants to help state, local, and tribal governments reduce lead-based paint hazards in older housing. This grant program is designed to protect vulnerable families—especially those with young children—from the long-term health risks of lead exposure.

🏡 What’s the Purpose?

The Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program provides funding to create healthier housing by identifying and mitigating lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 privately owned housing. Homes built before lead paint was banned are often still harboring hidden risks, disproportionately affecting low-income communities and children under six.

This funding empowers jurisdictions to build comprehensive lead safety programs—from inspections and abatement to community outreach and long-term compliance.

🔍 Who’s Eligible?

Grants are open to:

State governments
County, city, township, and special district governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Applicants must either operate an EPA-certified lead abatement program or partner with one.

💵 Funding Details

Here’s how the funding breaks down:

Grant Type	Max Amount
Lead Hazard Reduction – High Need Areas	Up to $7M
Lead Hazard Reduction – Other Jurisdictions	Up to $5M or $4M (based on size & history)
Healthy Homes Supplemental Funds	Up to $750K
Minimum Total Request	$1M
Match Requirement	10%

Applicants may apply for combined lead hazard and Healthy Homes funding, with up to 65% of federal dollars required to go directly toward lead hazard control activities.

🛠️ What Can Be Funded?

Grant funds can support:

Lead inspections and risk assessments
Interim controls, abatement, and clearance testing
Healthy Homes interventions (e.g. mold, pests, ventilation)
Relocation of families during remediation
Outreach, capacity building, and workforce development

⏳ Deadline & How to Apply

🗓️ Application Due: August 14, 2025, 11:59 PM ET📄 Apply via: Grants.gov NOFO FR-6900-N-13

Don't wait—completing registrations and required documentation (SAM.gov, Grants.gov, UEI) takes time.

🤝 How ARTOVIA Can Help

From eligibility screening to full proposal support, ARTOVIA helps jurisdictions prepare audit-ready applications and implement compliant, community-focused programs. Our team is experienced in aligning technical HUD requirements with meaningful public impact—particularly for projects rooted in Section 3 and Davis-Bacon compliance.

Let’s make homes safer—together.

📩 Reach out to schedule a consult or partner with us on your application.

Jeanne Burke

📧 jburke @artovia.com

📞 985-900-2320

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