Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5500 N 02A
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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the community development environment housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.900 Lead Based Paint Hazard Control in Privately Owned Housing.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 10, 2011 and posted on Apr 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 2011 The deadline date is amended to 11.59.59 p.m. on June 10, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $47,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- To be eligible to apply for funding under this NOFA, you must be a state, Native American Tribe, city, county/parish, or other unit of local government. Multiple units of a local government (or multiple local governments) may apply as a consortium however, a principal (lead) applicant must be identified that will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements specified in this NOFA. State government and Native American tribal applicants must have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authorized lead based paint training and certification program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5500 N 02A) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help governments run comprehensive, locally driven efforts to find and fix lead-based paint hazards in privately owned housing. The program focuses on eligible owner-occupied and privately owned rental homes, supporting practical, on-the-ground work such as identifying lead hazards and carrying out hazard control measures so families, and especially young children, are less likely to be exposed to lead in the home. The funding for this opportunity was contingent on the enactment of the FY2011 HUD appropriations, meaning awards depended on Congress approving the relevant budget authority for that fiscal year.
This notice of funding opportunity also references HUDs broader lead hazard work by pairing the Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Program with the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program. While both share the same overall public health purpose, the Demonstration Grant program is specifically aimed at urban jurisdictions that have the greatest lead-based paint hazard control needs. In other words, applicants in large urban areas with higher concentrations of risk may be served through the demonstration-focused track, while the core hazard control program supports comprehensive local programs more generally across eligible government applicants.
HUD listed an estimated total funding amount of $47,500,000 for this round. The program is categorized under community development, environment, and housing, and it is associated with CFDA number 14.900 (Lead Based Paint Hazard Control in Privately Owned Housing). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions as part of their proposed budgets, rather than relying solely on federal grant dollars.
Eligible applicants were limited to governmental entities: states, Native American Tribes, cities, counties or parishes, or other units of local government. The notice also allowed multiple local government entities to apply together as a consortium, but it required that the group designate one principal (lead) applicant. That lead applicant would be responsible for ensuring that the entire consortium complied with all requirements in the notice of funding availability (NOFA), including reporting, financial management, and program rules. For state governments and Native American tribal applicants, HUD included an additional eligibility condition: they must have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authorized lead-based paint training and certification program, reflecting the importance of qualified, properly certified personnel in lead hazard evaluation and control work.
Key dates for this opportunity show it was posted on April 8, 2011, with an original closing date of June 9, 2011. HUD amended the deadline to June 10, 2011, specifying a submission cutoff time of 11:59:59 p.m. on that date. The archive date was June 15, 2011. Applicants were directed to obtain the application package using the CFDA identifier, and HUD provided contact points for assistance, including programmatic and administrative contacts. Programmatic questions could be directed to Michelle Miller, Director, at 202-402-5769, and administrative questions to Nadine L. Heath, Acting Director, at 202-402-7580 (both numbers noted as not toll-free).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program (FR 5500 N 02A)
1. What is the Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program (FR 5500 N 02A)?
It is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that helps governments operate comprehensive, locally driven programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately owned housing.
2. What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to reduce the likelihood that families, especially young children, are exposed to lead in the home by supporting practical, on-the-ground work to find lead hazards and carry out lead hazard control measures.
3. What types of housing does the program focus on?
The program focuses on eligible owner-occupied homes and privately owned rental homes.
4. What kinds of activities does the grant support?
The notice emphasizes hands-on work such as identifying lead hazards and performing hazard control measures in eligible privately owned housing.
5. Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are limited to governmental entities: states, Native American Tribes, cities, counties or parishes, and other units of local government.
6. Can multiple local governments apply together?
Yes. The notice allows multiple local government entities to apply as a consortium, as long as the consortium designates one principal (lead) applicant.
7. What responsibilities does the lead applicant have in a consortium application?
The lead applicant is responsible for ensuring the entire consortium complies with all NOFA requirements, including reporting, financial management, and program rules.
8. Are there any special eligibility requirements for states and Native American Tribes?
Yes. State governments and Native American tribal applicants must have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authorized lead-based paint training and certification program.
9. Why does the notice require an EPA authorized training and certification program for some applicants?
The notice ties this condition to the importance of having qualified, properly certified personnel involved in lead hazard evaluation and control work.
10. How much total funding did HUD estimate for this round?
HUD listed an estimated total funding amount of $47,500,000 for this funding round.
11. Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants needed to include non-federal contributions in their budgets rather than relying only on federal funds.
12. What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 14.900, titled Lead Based Paint Hazard Control in Privately Owned Housing.
13. What subject areas or categories does this program fall under?
The program is categorized under community development, environment, and housing.
14. When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 8, 2011.
15. What was the original application deadline?
The original closing date was June 9, 2011.
16. Was the deadline amended?
Yes. HUD amended the deadline to June 10, 2011.
17. What was the final submission cutoff time on the amended deadline?
The submission cutoff time was 11:59:59 p.m. on June 10, 2011.
18. What was the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date was June 15, 2011.
19. How were applicants directed to obtain the application package?
Applicants were directed to obtain the application package using the CFDA identifier.
20. What does the notice say about funding being contingent on FY2011 appropriations?
The notice states funding was contingent on the enactment of FY2011 HUD appropriations, meaning awards depended on Congress approving the relevant budget authority for that fiscal year.
21. How does this opportunity relate to the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program?
The notice pairs the Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Program with the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program as part of HUD's broader lead hazard work, noting that both share the same public health purpose.
22. What is the difference between the Hazard Control Program and the Demonstration Grant program (as described in the notice)?
The Demonstration Grant program is specifically aimed at urban jurisdictions with the greatest lead-based paint hazard control needs, while the core hazard control program supports comprehensive local programs more generally across eligible government applicants.
23. Who should be contacted for programmatic questions?
Programmatic questions could be directed to Michelle Miller, Director, at 202-402-5769 (not toll-free).
24. Who should be contacted for administrative questions?
Administrative questions could be directed to Nadine L. Heath, Acting Director, at 202-402-7580 (not toll-free).
25. Are the provided HUD contact phone numbers toll-free?
No. The notice specifies that both phone numbers are not toll-free.
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