The Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Financing Demonstration (LHC-2600-DC-0032) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide approximately $10 million to support a National Fund Manager (NFM) to design and manage a national platform that pools public and private capital to accelerate the reduction of residential lead exposure and improve housing-related health conditions in low-income communities.

Overview

The Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Financing Demonstration will create a national platform to pool public and private capital to accelerate the reduction of residential lead exposure, particularly childhood lead poisoning, and improve housing-related health conditions in low-income communities. The program is authorized under sections 501 and 502 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 (12 U.S.C. §§ 1701z-1 and 1701z-2). Funding is provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-75).

The NFM will be responsible for leveraging the initial $10 million in public funds to raise private capital investments, structuring financing mechanisms, and providing technical assistance to support the Fund’s operations. The NFM will distribute funds through eligible activities, using no more than $1 million of the federal award for administrative activities, while deploying the remaining capital through loans, grants, and other financial products that flow to state, regional, and local organizations selected by the NFM.

Funding and Benefits

• Estimated Total Funding: $10,000,000
• Award Ceiling: $10,000,000
• Award Floor: $10,000,000
• Number of Awards: 1
• Type of Funding Instrument: Cooperative Agreement
• Project Period: 42-month project period and budget period

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Faith-based organizations

Applications may be submitted by a single eligible applicant or by multiple organizations applying as a consortium. Where an application is submitted as a consortium, an eligible entity must be designated as the lead applicant, which will serve as the primary recipient of the award and hold full responsibility for grant administration, compliance, reporting, and performance under the grant. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Application Process

Applicants must have an active and up-to-date account with SAM.gov at the time of application and throughout the life of any award. A valid unique entity identifier (UEI) is required to apply for funding. Applicants must also have an active Grants.gov registration, which requires a Login.gov registration.

Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. The application review process includes a threshold review, merit review, risk review, and selection process.

Deadline and Timeline

• Posted Date: June 3, 2026
• Deadline: August 3, 2026, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
• Project Period: 42 months

Contact Information

Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes
Email: olhchh.nofa@hud.gov
Phone: 202-402-2440
Contact: Larry Byrd