Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program

The Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program assists States, Indian Tribes and local governments in undertaking programs for the identification and control of lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately owned housing units for rental and owner-occupants in partnership with faith-based and other community-based organizations. HUD is interested in promoting lead hazard control approaches that result in the reduction of this health threat for the maximum number of low-income families with children under six, for the longest period of time, and that demonstrate techniques which are cost-effective, efficient, and replicable elsewhere. Activities eligible for grant funding include:

• Inspections and risk assessments to identify lead-based paint risks
• Blood testing of children prior to lead hazard control work
• Lead hazard control work (this includes cleaning, interim controls, and hazard abatement)
• Temporary relocation of families during hazard control activities
• Training for workers and supervisors
• Training on lead safe maintenance practices for residents and others working in low-income housing Community awareness or education programs on lead hazard control and lead poisoning prevention

Funding Category:	Funds for the identification and control of lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately owned rental and owner-occupied housing units.
Target Population:	Children and families at risk of lead poisoning.
Funding Available:	Approximately $80 million in Fiscal Year 2002 funds will be available for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program.
Application Information:	You may obtain an application kit from the SuperNOFA Information Center at 1-800-HUD-8929. Persons with speech or hearing impairments may call the Center's TTY number at 1-800-HUD-2209. When requesting an application kit, please refer to the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program.
Contact:	Ellis G. Goldman, Director, Program Management Division, Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, at the address above; telephone (202) 755-1785, extension 112 (this is not a toll-free number). If you are a hearing-or speech-impaired person, you may reach the above telephone numbers via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
Links To More Info:	HUD SuperNOFA Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Programs NOFA
Administering Agency:	HUD

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