# Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (14.900)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/14-900-lead-hazard-reduction-grant-program/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program is run by Department of Housing and Urban Development. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $712 million in 459 grants, about $1.6 million per award.

## 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 section 75.5.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $31.8 million | 42 |
| 2022 | $165 million | 94 |
| 2023 | $186 million | 83 |
| 2024 | $177 million | 142 |
| 2025 | $152 million | 110 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Central Intergovernmental Association | Iowa | $15.6 million |
| Erie, County of | Ohio | $11.7 million |
| County of New Castle | Delaware | $10.6 million |
| City of New Haven | Connecticut | $9.8 million |
| City of Dubuque Housing Division | Iowa | $9.7 million |
| County of Westchester | New York | $8.3 million |
| Kankakee Community Development Agency | Illinois | $7.9 million |
| Jefferson Parish Government | Louisiana | $7.7 million |
| Alameda County Healthy Homes Department | California | $7.7 million |
| Maine State Housing Authority | Maine | $7.7 million |
| City of Memphis, Tennessee | Tennessee | $7.7 million |
| Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | Michigan | $7.6 million |
| City of Milwaukee | Wisconsin | $7.6 million |
| City of South Bend | Indiana | $7.1 million |
| City of Pomona | California | $6.7 million |
| Sioux City City of | Iowa | $6.7 million |
| Genesee County, NY | New York | $6.5 million |
| Administration Louisiana Division of | Louisiana | $6.5 million |
| Broome County | New York | $6.3 million |
| Augusta-Richmond County Government | Georgia | $6.0 million |