Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program (14.905)

Program

14.905 Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program

Federal Agency

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

Authorization

Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, Title X, Section 1011, Public Law 102-550; Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009, Public Law 111-8.

Program Number

14.905

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant assist State, Tribal, and local governments to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned housing that is owned by or rented to low- or very-low income families. Specific objectives include: (1) Maximize the combination of children less than six years of age protected from lead poisoning and housing units where lead-hazards are controlled; (2) preventing childhood lead poisoning; (3) Stimulate lower-cost and cost-effective methods and approaches to lead hazard control work that can be replicated; (4)Build local capacity to safely and effectively address lead hazards during lead hazard control, renovation, remodeling, and maintenance activities by integrating lead safe work practices into housing maintenance, repair, weatherization, rehabilitation and other programs that will continue beyond the grant period; (5) Affirmatively further fair housing and environmental justice (6) Develop a comprehensive community approach to address lead hazards in housing by mobilizing public and private resources, involving cooperation among all levels of government, the private sector, and grassroots community-based nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, to develop cost-effective methods for identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards (7) establishing a public registry of lead-safe housing; and (8) To the greatest extent feasible, promote job training, employment, and other economic opportunities for low-income and minority residents and businesses that are owned by and/or employ minorities and low-income persons as defined in 24 CFR 135.5 (See 59 FR 33881, June 30, 1994). In addition to the requirements above, you must have at least 3,500 pre-1940 occupied rental housing units (either alone or through a consortium).

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.
Submit your electronic application through http://www.grants.gov.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program, the applicant must be a city, county, or other unit of local government. States and Indian Tribes may apply on behalf of units of local government within their jurisdiction, if the local government designates the state or the Indian Tribe as their applicant. Multiple units of a local government (or multiple local governments) may apply as part of a consortium; however, you must identify a prime applicant that will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements specified in this NOFA. State government and Native American tribal applicants must have an EPA approved State Program for certification of lead-based paint contractors, inspectors, and risk assessors in accordance with 40 CFR 745 in effect on the application deadline date to be eligible to apply for Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant funds.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Occupants and owners of eligible target housing, Section 1011(a) of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X). Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grants shall be for lead-based paint hazard control in this housing. Funds shall be available only for projects conducted using contractors and inspectors certified, and workers trained through an EPA authorized program. Selected beneficiaries must comply with all eligibility criteria and all applicable restrictions presented in the Appropriation language and with all requirements presented in the NOFA.

Credentials/Documentation

For the Lead Hazard Control Grant Program, 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

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not 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 The Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program provides information about the application procedure.

Award Procedure

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

Deadlines

May 22, 2009 to Jul 20, 2009 Applications must be received in HUD Headquarters no later than 5:00PM eastern time on July 20, 2009, the date specified in the 2009 NOFA. Announcements regarding availability of funding were published in the Federal Register on May 22, 2009.

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: Percent: 25.%. Formula and Matching Requirements: 25 percent local match, which may be cash, including private sector funding, in-kind contributions, or both. For the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program, HUD may grant a waiver of the 25 percent match requirement, if the applicant submits a request that meets HUD�s criteria. Waiver eligible applicants should provide the 10% match. Except for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, Federal Revenue Sharing programs, or other programs which by statute allow their funds to be considered local funds and therefore eligible to be used as matching funds, Federal funds may not be used to satisfy the statutory 10 percent requirement, but may be used for contributions above that requirement. You must support each source of contributions by a letter of commitment from the contributing entity, describing the contributed resources and their designated purpose.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The Lead Hazard Reduction
Demonstration Grant award is for a The period of performance is 36
months. HUD reserves the right to approve no cost time extensions for a
period not to exceed 12 months. 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 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 Non-Profit Organizations.".

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant
Program projects are designed to accomplish the following objectives:
Perform testing and lead hazard control activities in targeted,
low-income, owner occupied rental housing, and conduct general or
targeted community awareness and education programs on lead hazard
control and poisoning prevention within this designated area. 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 $48,000,000; FY 09 est $48,000,000; FY 10 est $48,000,000 - Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Approximately $48
million in fiscal year 2009 funds is available. The minimum award
amount shall be approximately $1 million per grant up to $4 million per
grant. Approximately 10 to approximately 14 grants will be awarded to
applicants for the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Approximately $48
million in fiscal year 2009 funds is available. The minimum award
amount shall be approximately $1 million per grant up to $4 million per
grant. Approximately 10 to approximately 14 grants will be awarded to
applicants for the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

The Notice of Funding
Availability is available at Grants.gov; all necessary information is
provided; no other regulations pertain. For Lead Hazard Reduction
Demonstration grants, there is some change in the content and direction
of the NOFA that is issued each year, dependent on SuperNOFA format,
Congressional direction, changes in emphasis among priorities, and
improvements based on experience with prior NOFAs.

Related Programs

14.900 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control in Privately-Owned Housing

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Bill Nellis, 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: William.C.Nellis@hud.gov Phone: (202) 402-7684. Fax: (202) 755-1000

Web Site Address

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

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: San Bernardino County, California,
works with its partners to provide abatement services to low-and
moderate-income families in approximately 300 housing units, especially
the homes of children with high blood-lead levels where documented
lead-based paint hazards have been identified. The District of
Columbia's Department of Housing and Community Development partners with
DC's Department of Health, Department of Consumer and Regulatory
Affairs, and Department of Employment Services, with supporting
partnerships with the Office of Local Business Development, several
low-income community-based organizations, and local environmental
organizations, to conduct lead hazard control in high-risk communities. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.