The purpose of the Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program is to maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning by assisting states, Native American Tribes, cities, counties/parishes, or other units of local government in undertaking comprehensive programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately-owned rental or owner-occupied housing, which must be target housing.

For further details, please see the full Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

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

Match Requirement

This program requires cost sharing. The Match and Cost Shares Requirements Table can be found here.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Grants.gov listing, which requires accounts for both Grants.gov and SAM.gov.

If you need help with Grants.gov, you can call 800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov.

If you need help with SAM.gov, you can call 866-606-8220.

Contact

Name: Damian Slaughter
Phone: 202-725-5749
Email: olhchh.nofa@hud.gov
Note: HUD's assistance is limited by the standards at 24 CFR 4.26.

Deadline

The application deadline is 11:59pm Eastern on August 31, 2026.