Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5500 N 15A
Apply for FR 5500 N 15A
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lead Technical Studies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.902 Lead Technical Studies Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 2, 2011 and posted on May 2, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Academic, not for profit and for profit institutions located in the U.S., state and units of local government, and federally recognized Native American tribes are eligible to apply. For profit firms are not allowed to earn a fee (i.e., make a profit from the project).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Lead Technical Studies grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5500 N 15A) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support applied technical research focused on residential lead-based paint hazards. The central purpose of the program is to build practical knowledge that helps communities, practitioners, and housing programs evaluate and control lead hazards more effectively and at lower cost. In plain terms, HUD is looking to fund studies that improve the real-world methods used to identify lead-based paint risks in housing and to reduce or eliminate those risks in a way that is both reliable and financially efficient.
This opportunity also sits within a broader HUD effort that pairs Lead Technical Studies with Healthy Homes Technical Studies, reflecting the idea that housing conditions are closely tied to health outcomes. HUD frames the work as part of its strategic goal to use housing as a platform for improving quality of life and health, particularly for people living in HUD-assisted or HUD-regulated housing. The program aligns with a policy priority aimed at building inclusive, sustainable communities by improving resident health while also reducing negative environmental impacts. Even though this specific notice is for Lead Technical Studies, the broader context makes clear that HUD values work that is rigorous, practical, and relevant to healthier living environments.
Funding is relatively targeted and competitive. HUD anticipated making about two awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $200,000 (award floor) and $300,000 (award ceiling). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which can lower the barrier for organizations that have strong technical capacity but limited ability to provide non-federal funds. Because the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, recipients should generally expect substantial involvement from HUD compared to a typical grant, such as coordination on study design, milestones, deliverables, or dissemination, depending on the specific terms of the award.
Eligibility is broad but clearly defined. Academic institutions, nonprofit and for-profit institutions located in the United States, state governments and units of local government, and federally recognized Native American tribes are eligible to apply. A notable restriction is placed on for-profit applicants: they may participate, but they are not allowed to earn a fee, meaning they cannot treat the award as a profit-generating contract. That condition signals HUDs intent to fund genuine public-purpose research and technical advancement rather than commercial gain.
The posting date and key deadlines indicate this was a time-limited competition in 2011. The opportunity was posted on May 2, 2011, with an original and current closing date of June 30, 2011, and it was archived shortly afterward on July 7, 2011. The program is associated with CFDA number 14.902 (Lead Technical Studies Grants), and the activity category is Housing. The application materials were accessed through an application package download using the CFDA identifier.
For support, HUD provided separate contacts depending on the type of question. Programmatic questions about the Healthy Homes Technical Studies program were directed to Dr. Peter Ashley (202-402-7595), while grants administration questions were directed to Ms. Nadine Heath (202-402-7680). Even though the notice references Healthy Homes in the contact line, the overall announcement emphasizes lead hazard evaluation and control, and those contacts were listed as the points of entry for applicants needing clarification or assistance with the process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Lead Technical Studies (FR 5500 N 15A)
What is the Lead Technical Studies grant opportunity?
The Lead Technical Studies grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5500 N 15A) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It supports applied technical research focused on residential lead-based paint hazards.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The central purpose is to build practical, real-world knowledge that helps communities, practitioners, and housing programs evaluate and control lead hazards more effectively and at lower cost. HUD is looking for studies that improve methods used to identify lead-based paint risks and reduce or eliminate those risks in a reliable and financially efficient way.
What types of research is HUD looking to fund?
HUD is looking to fund applied technical studies related to residential lead-based paint hazards, particularly work that improves how lead hazards are evaluated and controlled. The emphasis is on research that is practical, rigorous, and useful in real housing programs and community settings.
How does this opportunity relate to Healthy Homes Technical Studies?
HUD describes Lead Technical Studies as part of a broader effort paired with Healthy Homes Technical Studies. This reflects HUD's view that housing conditions are closely tied to health outcomes, and that technical research can support healthier living environments.
How does HUD describe the broader policy context for this work?
HUD frames the work as supporting its strategic goal to use housing as a platform for improving quality of life and health, especially for residents in HUD-assisted or HUD-regulated housing. The program aligns with a policy priority aimed at building inclusive, sustainable communities by improving resident health and reducing negative environmental impacts.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, recipients should generally expect substantial involvement from HUD compared to a typical grant. This could include coordination on study design, milestones, deliverables, or dissemination, depending on the terms of the award.
How many awards did HUD expect to make?
HUD anticipated making about two awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $500,000.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $200,000 (award floor) to $300,000 (award ceiling).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included academic institutions, nonprofit and for-profit institutions located in the United States, state governments and units of local government, and federally recognized Native American tribes.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit institutions located in the United States were eligible to apply.
Are there restrictions on for-profit applicants?
Yes. For-profit applicants may participate, but they are not allowed to earn a fee. In other words, they cannot treat the award as a profit-generating contract.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 2, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was June 30, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the information provided, it was a time-limited competition in 2011 and was archived on July 7, 2011.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program was associated with CFDA number 14.902 (Lead Technical Studies Grants).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Housing.
How were application materials accessed?
Application materials were accessed through an application package download using the CFDA identifier.
Who should applicants contact for programmatic questions?
Programmatic questions about the Healthy Homes Technical Studies program were directed to Dr. Peter Ashley at 202-402-7595.
Who should applicants contact for grants administration questions?
Grants administration questions were directed to Ms. Nadine Heath at 202-402-7680.
Why do the contacts reference Healthy Homes if this notice is about lead?
Even though the notice references Healthy Homes in the contact line, the overall announcement emphasizes lead hazard evaluation and control. The listed contacts were provided as the points of entry for applicants needing clarification or assistance.
What is HUD emphasizing in the kinds of studies it wants to support?
HUD emphasizes work that is practical and relevant to real-world housing and health needs, and that helps improve lead hazard evaluation and control methods in a way that is reliable and cost-effective.
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