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

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

14.900

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grants 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) Prevent 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) Establish 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).

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

States, Tribes, cities 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, through an EPA authorized program, or trained in lead-safe work practices using a HUD-approved curriculum.

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

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. An environmental impact assessment 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 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

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Percent: 10.%. The Lead-Based Hazard Control Grant Program requires a minimum of 10 percent local matching requirement.
Community Development Block Grant funds are eligible as a local contribution.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The Lead-Based Hazard Control Grant
award is for 36 months. HUD reserves the right to approve no cost time extensions. 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 Organizations.".

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Since the inception of the lead programs
over 100,000 units have been made lead-safe and over 300,000 units have been tested. 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 $70,400,000; FY 09 est $69,500,000; FY 10 est $68,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

With Fiscal Year 2009
funds an estimated 23 Lead Hazard Control grants of $3 million each will be awarded totaling $69 million.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

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

Related Programs

14.905 Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Bill Nellis, Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentHealthy Homes and Lead Housing Control, 451 Seventh Street, SW (Room 8236), Washington, District of Columbia 20410 Email: William.C.Nellis@hud.gov Phone: (202) 402-7684. Fax: (202) 755-100

Web Site Address

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

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: The Lead-Based Paint 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. 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.