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| 14.904 LEAD OUTREACH GRANTS |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| OFFICE OF HEALTHY HOMES AND LEAD HAZARD CONTROL, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Sections 1011(e)(8) and (g)(1) of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110-161, approved December 26, 2007). Section 1011(e)(8) and Section 1011(g)(1). |
| OBJECTIVES |
| (1) Increase enrollment of low-income units in HUD or other lead hazard treatment programs. (2) Increase number of residents, housing owners, community leaders, maintenance and rehabilitation workers, and other related persons who are aware of and able to identify lead-based paint hazards. (3)Increase number of residents, housing owners, community leaders, maintenance and rehabilitation workers, and other related persons who understand proper lead hazard control methods. (4) Develop easy to use and sustainable systems for reporting and addressing lead hazards. (5) Develop effective partnerships between public and private entities, including grassroots, community-based and faith-based organizations, dedicated to reducing lead hazards. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Project Grants. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| For Fiscal Year 2008, potential applicants should consult the general section of the NOFA for available grant funding, particular requirements and restrictions, and application due dates. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Academic, not-for-profit and for-profit institutions located in the United States, states and units of general local government, and federally recognized Native American tribes are eligible to apply. For-profit firms are eligible to apply, but not allowed to earn a fee (i.e., make a profit from the project). |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Homeowners, rental property owners, and public housing residents. Families with children under age six. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| Costs will be determined for non-profit and for-profit entities in accordance with OMB Circulars No. A-122 and specific requirements of 24 CFR Part 84. Costs will be determined for educational institutions in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 and specific requirements of 24 CFR Part 84. Costs will be determined for State, local and Federally-recognized Indian Tribal governments in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 and specific requirements of 24 CFR Part 85. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| The competitive Notification of Funding Availability (NOFA) for fiscal year 2008 Lead Outreach Grants provides information about the application procedure. All grants must be submitted electronically, via www.grants.gov, unless a waiver from electronic submission is received. Copies of the NOFA and required forms can be obtained at Grants.gov. Other relevant information can be found at HUD's website, www.hud.gov, or the Office's website, www.hud.gov/offices/lead. For questions related to the application process, E-mail: Support@grants.gov, call grants.gov at (800) 518-GRANTS or via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at (1-800) 877-8339. |
| Award Procedure |
| HUDs review and awarding procedures are explained in the NOFA. |
| Deadlines |
| To be considered for funding, the application should be submitted electronically through www.grants.gov no later than 11:59:59 p.m. on July 17, 2008, the date and time specified in the 2008 NOFA. Applications for waivers from the electronic submission must be submitted as specified in the General Section. Announcements regarding availability of funding were published in the Federal Register on May 12, 2008. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| None. |
| Appeals |
| None. |
| Renewals |
| None. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| Ten percent matching by the applicant is required. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| The period of performance cannot exceed 24 months from the date of the award. A period of performance extension for delays due to exceptional conditions beyond the grantee's control will be considered for approval by HUD in accordance with 24 CFR 85.30(d)(2) or 24 CFR 84.25(e)(2), as applicable, and the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control (OHHLHC) Program Guide. Only one extension will be provided for a period not to exceed 12 months. |
| Reports |
| Quarterly financial management and performance reports are required of participating jurisdictions. |
| Audits |
| All awardees must comply with the audit requirements in OMB Circular No. A-133. |
| Records |
| For State, local and Federally-recognized Indian Tribal governments, as required by OMB Circular A-110, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local, and Federally-recognized Indian Tribal Governments." For nonprofit and educational institutions, as required by OMB Circular A-110, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations." |
| Account Identification |
| 86-0174-0-1-451. |
| Obligations |
| FY 07 est $1,187,519; FY 08 est $2,000,000; and FY 09 $2,000,000. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Approximately $ 1.5 million is available under this program. HUD estimates that approximately 5 to approximately 8 grants will be awarded, ranging between approximately $100,000 and approximately $300,000. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| Grants to state and local governments and nonprofit organizations have raised public awareness of lead poisoning prevention and referred units to lead treatment programs. This program has also increased local capacity of lead-trained workers. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| The Notice of Funding Availability is self-explanatory; all necessary information is provided; no other regulations pertain. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| None. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Jonnette G. Hawkins, Director, Programs Division, Office of Lead Hazard Control, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, S.W., Room 8236, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 402-7593 (this is not a toll-free number). If you are a hearing- or speech-impaired person, you may reach the above telephone number via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at (1-800) 877-8339. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| 14.900, Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control in Privately-Owned Housing; 14.903, Operation Lead Elimination Action Program; 14.905, Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| None. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| For Fiscal Year 2008 HUD will use the technical and financial selection criteria listed in the NOFA. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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