Housing-Related Hazards and Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering a grant opportunity titled the Housing-Related Hazards and Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program, aimed at public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities. This program seeks to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards in public housing, specifically targeting issues such as lead-based paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, and fire safety, with a total funding pool of $65 million available for competitive grants. Eligible applicants can receive awards ranging from $10,000 to $7.5 million, with a minimum of $25 million earmarked for lead-based paint hazard reduction activities. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 4, 2026, and can direct inquiries to the Office of Capital Improvements at PIHOCI@hud.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Public Housing Agencies with the legal authority to develop, own, modernize, and operate a public housing project in accordance with the Act are eligible. PHAs participating in the Moving to Work Demonstration Program (MTW) are eligible to apply. PHAs that are troubled are eligible for funding if the agency is in compliance with any current Memorandum of Agreement or Recovery Agreements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.