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

 

Program

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

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF HEALTHY HOMES AND LEAD HAZARD CONTROL, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

 

Authorization

Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, Title X, Public Law 102-550.

 

Program Number

14.900

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grants are to assist State, Tribal, and local governments in undertaking programs for the identification and control of 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) building the capacity necessary to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in all housing; (2) preventing childhood lead poisoning; (3) involving cooperation among all levels of government, the private sector, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations; (4) integrating comprehensive community approaches to address lead hazards in housing; (5) integration of lead- safe practices into other programs which will continue beyond the life of the grant; (6) establishment of a public registry of lead-safe housing; and (7) promoting job training, employment, and other economic lift opportunities for low-income residents of project neighborhoods.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

For fiscal year 2003, potential applicants should consult the NOFA for available grant funding, particular requirements and restrictions, and application due dates. Applications are available by calling 1-800-HUD-8929.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants for Hazard Control Grants shall be States, Tribes, or units of general local government that have a current, approved Consolidated Plan. Federal agencies and Federal employees are not eligible to submit applications. Applicants with outstanding civil rights violations are not eligible for funding.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Hazard Control Grants shall be for lead-based paint hazard control in eligible target housing, as defined under Section 217 of Public Law 104-134 (the Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996, 110 Stat. 1321, approved April 26, 1996) as amended by Section 1011 (a) of the Residential Lead- Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X). Funds shall be available only for projects conducted using contractors and inspectors certified, and workers trained through an EPA authorized program.

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.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

The competitive Notification of Funding Availability (NOFA) for fiscal year 2003 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grants provides the application procedure. Copies of the NOFA can be obtained by calling the SuperNOFA Information Center at 1-800-HUD-8929 or via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. Be advised that there is no Application Kit for this year's Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control in Privately-Owned Housing. All the information required to submit an application is contained in the NOFA.

Award Procedure

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

Deadlines

To be considered for funding, the original and a four copies of the application package, whether sent by mail, express mail or overnight delivery, must be received at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, Attn: Lead Outreach Grant Program, 451 7th Street, SW, Room P-3206, Washington, DC 20410, no later than the date specified in the NOFA. No hand-delivered applications will be accepted. Announcements regarding availability of funding will be published in the Federal Register.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

Not applicable.

Renewals

Not applicable.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

The Lead Hazard Control Grant Program requires a minimum of 10 percent local matching requirement. Community Development Block Grant funds are eligible as a local contribution.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The Hazard Control Grant award is for a 3-year period for a previously unfunded grantee and from 24 to 30 months for a current or prior funded grantee.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Quarterly financial management and performance reports are required of participating jurisdictions.

Audits

In accordance with OMB Circular A-133.

Records

Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Organizations, A-110.

 

Program Accomplishments

As of fiscal year 2001, over 60,000 low- and very low-income units have been tested for lead hazards and more than 36,000 units have been made lead-safe.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

86-0174-0-1-451.

Obligations

(Grants, Contracts, IAAs) FY 02 $80,000,000; FY 03 est $95,376,000; and FY 04 est $106,000,000. (NOTE: Amounts reported reflect allocation of new budget authority rather than obligation amounts.)

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

With fiscal year 2003 funds an estimated 30 to 40 Lead Hazard Control grants of $1 million to $3 million will be awarded totaling $96 million. A maximum of thirty five percent of these funds will be available for Performance-based Renewal Grantees.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

The Notice of Funding Availability and Application Kit are self-contained; all necessary information is provided; no other regulations pertain. For Hazard Control 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

14.901, Healthy Homes Demonstration Grants.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Hazard Control Grants: Matthew E. Ammon, Director, Lead Hazard Control Grants Division, Office of Lead Hazard Control, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room P-3206, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 755- 1785 ext. 158 (this is not a toll-free number). If you are a hearing- or speech-impaired person, you may reach the above telephone number via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800- 877-8339.

Web Site Address

http://www.hud.gov/progdesc/leadindx.html

 

Examples of Funded Projects

The Lead Hazard Control Grant projects are designed to accomplish the following objectives: Perform testing and lead hazard control activities in targeted, low-income, private housing, and conduct general or targeted community awareness and education programs on lead hazard control and poisoning prevention within this designated area.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

For fiscal year 2003 HUD will use the technical and financial selection criteria listed in the NOFA.