Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program

The Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program is a critical funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This initiative supports local and tribal governments in addressing lead-based paint hazards in privately owned housing. The program is part of a broader commitment to ensure healthy, livable homes, especially for children under six who are most vulnerable to lead poisoning.

With $364.5 million in available funding for 2025, this grant presents a transformative opportunity for communities across the U.S. to make housing safer and healthier.

Why Lead Hazard Reduction Matters

Lead-based paint hazards remain a serious threat in older housing, particularly those built before 1940. As a result of lead exposure, children may suffer from developmental delays, learning disabilities, and other health complications. The LHR Grant Program aims to eliminate these hazards and promote safer living conditions for families.

HUD’s investment in lead hazard reduction is an investment in long-term public health and housing safety.

Key Features of the 2025 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program

Program Details:

Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6900-N-13
Total Program Funding: $364,500,000
Number of Anticipated Awards: 50
Award Range: $1 million – $7 million
Application Deadline: August 14, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET

You can view the full grant opportunity on Grants.gov .

Key Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible applicants include:

City or township governments
State governments
County governments
Special district governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Note: States and tribes must have an EPA-authorized lead abatement certification program to apply.

Consortiums may apply, but must designate a lead applicant responsible for compliance with HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requirements.

Strategic Tiers of Funding

Depending on the applicant’s history and housing stock, different funding ceilings apply:

First-time or long-gap applicants: Up to $4 million
Recent grantees (less than 2 years ago): Up to $5 million
Applicants with 3,500+ pre-1940 rental units: Up to $7 million

All grant applicants must request a minimum of $1 million, including optional Healthy Homes supplemental funding.

Boosting Impact with Healthy Homes Supplemental Funding

HUD offers additional funding to support Healthy Homes activities that go beyond lead remediation. These enhancements target other health-related housing issues like mold, allergens, and structural safety.

First-time or long-gap grantees: Up to $400,000 extra
Recent or experienced grantees: Up to $750,000 extra

This supplemental funding helps applicants provide a holistic approach to housing health, strengthening long-term outcomes for residents.

Application Tips and Resources

Start early: HUD applications require detailed planning and collaboration.
Partner smart: Forming a consortium can strengthen applications for communities lacking the full scope of eligibility independently.
Demonstrate need: Document your pre-1940 housing stock, health data, and lead hazard control capacity.
Use internal capacity or consultants for EPA certification if needed.

For technical issues or application help, contact:

Damian Slaughter
olhchh.nofa@hud.gov
damian.l.slaughter@hud.gov

Why This Matters for Affordable Housing Partners

At Navigate Affordable Housing Partners, we believe this funding opportunity aligns perfectly with our mission: ensuring fair and equal access to housing in safe, healthy communities. For any organization striving to uplift underserved neighborhoods and invest in healthier homes, the LHR Grant is a meaningful tool.

We encourage local leaders, tribal governments, and state agencies to explore this grant and take action to eliminate harmful lead exposure in housing.