Healthy Homes Demonstration Grants (14.901)

Program

14.901 Healthy Homes Demonstration Grants

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office: Office Of Healthy Homes And Lead Hazard Control

Authorization

Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970, Section 501-502, 12 U.S.C 1701z1-2; Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009, Public Law 111-8.

Program Number

14.901

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

The purpose of the Healthy Homes Demonstration Program is to comprehensively address multiple residential health and safety hazards, including mold, carbon monoxide, home safety hazards, pesticides and allergens (from pets and pests).

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

For Fiscal Year 2009, potential applicants should consult the NOFA for available grant funding, particular requirements and restrictions, and application due dates. Submission information is provided in the NOFA. For Fiscal Year 2009,
potential applicants should consult the NOFA for available grant funding,
particular requirements and restrictions, and application due dates. Submission information is provided in the NOFA. For Fiscal Year 2009,
potential applicants should consult the NOFA for available grant funding,
particular requirements and restrictions, and application due dates. Submission information is provided in the NOFA.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Eligible applicants include: not-for-profit institutions, and for-profit firms located in the U.S, State and local governments, Federally-recognized Native Indian Tribes and colleges and universities. For-profit firms are not allowed to make profit from the project. Individuals are not eligible to apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Healthy Homes Demonstration grants are intended to serve a broad array of beneficiaries including homeowners, rental property owners, and public housing residents.

Credentials/Documentation

Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and specific requirements of 24 CFR 85. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. An environmental impact statement is required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. The competitive Notification of Funding Availability (NOFA) for fiscal year 2009 Healthy Homes Demonstration Program
grants provides information about the application procedure.

Award Procedure

HUD's review and awarding procedures are explained in the NOFA.

Deadlines

Jul 01, 2009 Applications must be received and validated by Grants.gov no later than XXXXX on XXXXX, the date specified in
the 2009 NOFA. Announcements regarding availability of funding were
published in the Federal Register on XXXXX.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Not Applicable.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The Healthy Homes Demonstration Program award is for 36 months. If approved, grantees are eligible to receive a single period of performance extension of up to 12 months in accordance with 24 CFR 85.24(e)(2) or 85.30(d)(2),. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: quarterly.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Quarterly financial management and performance reports are required of participating jurisdictions. A Final report is also required. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with OMB Circular No. A-133.

Records

As required by OMB Circular A-110, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Organizations.".

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Since its inception, grantees in the Healthy Homes Demonstration Program have reached 1,611,606 individuals, trained 22,558 individuals, reduced allergens in 2,545 housing units and reduced asthmatic episodes for 4,61 children. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

86-0174-0-1-451.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $4,375,000; FY 09 est $6,000,000; FY 10 est $13,600,000 - $83,239,444 for 90 grants/cooperative agreements.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

With Fiscal Year 2009
and previous FY funds, approximately 7 to 10 awards, ranging from approximately $625,000 to a maximum of $875,000 each for the entire period of performance are anticipated.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

All relevant information if provided in the The Notice of Funding Availability.

Related Programs

14.906 Healthy Homes Technical Studies Grants

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Dr. Suzanne Gaynor, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, 451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 8236, Washington, District of Columbia 20410-3000 Email: Suzanne.M.Gaynor@hud.gov Phone: (202) 402-7689

Web Site Address

http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: The Healthy Homes Demonstration Program projects are designed to address multiple residential environmental safety and health hazards. Grantees have developed projects that include the assessment and mitigation of mold and allergens, reduction in asthma triggers, development of Healthy Homes Environmental Specialist certification programs, leveraging resources with local weatherization programs and the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

For Fiscal Year 2009 HUD will use the technical and financial selection criteria listed in the NOFA.