# Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program (14.905)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/14-905-lead-hazard-reduction-demonstration-grant-program/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program is run by Department of Housing and Urban Development. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $447 million in 121 grants, about $3.7 million per award.

## 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 75.5 . 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).

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $62.7 million | 27 |
| 2022 | $51.4 million | 17 |
| 2023 | -$13.8 million | 1 |
| 2024 | $287 million | 59 |
| 2025 | $59.6 million | 18 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Detroit | Michigan | $18.9 million |
| City of Houston | Texas | $14.7 million |
| City of Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | $14.2 million |
| Hennepin County | Minnesota | $13.0 million |
| Los Angeles County Development Authority Lacda | California | $12.0 million |
| City of Rochester City Hall | New York | $10.0 million |
| City of Long Beach | California | $9.3 million |
| Polk County | Iowa | $8.2 million |
| Harris County | Texas | $8.1 million |
| Chicago Department of Public Health | Illinois | $7.4 million |
| New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority | New Hampshire | $7.3 million |
| Ohio Department of Health | Ohio | $7.2 million |
| County of Rockland | New York | $7.0 million |
| City of Harrisburg | Pennsylvania | $7.0 million |
| City of Akron | Ohio | $7.0 million |
| City of Nashua | New Hampshire | $7.0 million |
| City of Columbus | Ohio | $7.0 million |
| City of Lewiston | Maine | $7.0 million |
| City of Newark New Jersey | New Jersey | $7.0 million |
| County of Onondaga | New York | $7.0 million |