Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Financing Demonstration: eligibility, deadline, and how to apply (2026)
Key Facts
- Agency
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Award Range
- $10,000,000
- Deadline
- 2026-09-14 (passed)
- Time Remaining
- This posted deadline has passed. Check grants.gov for the next cycle.
- CFDA Number
- 14.922
The Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Financing Demonstration is a federal funding opportunity administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This guide covers everything you need to know to determine whether you qualify and how to submit a competitive application once the next cycle opens.
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Eligibility requirements
To qualify for the Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Financing Demonstration, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Details from the notice: Additionally, applications may be submitted by a single eligible applicant or by multiple organizations applying as a consortium. Applicant types on grants.gov: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
Eligibility requirements can change between funding cycles. Always verify the current criteria on the official Grants.gov listing before beginning your application.
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How to apply: step by step
- Register on SAM.gov. Every federal grant applicant needs an active SAM (System for Award Management) registration. Allow 2-4 weeks for new registrations to process. Existing registrations must be renewed annually.
- Get a UEI number. Your Unique Entity Identifier is assigned through SAM.gov and replaces the old DUNS number. You will need this on every federal application.
- Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Download the full NOFO from the Grants.gov listing. Pay close attention to review criteria, budget limits, and required attachments.
- Prepare your application package. Most federal grants require a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capacity statement, and supporting documents. Follow the page limits and formatting rules exactly.
- Submit through Grants.gov. Create a workspace, upload all required forms and attachments, and submit once the next cycle opens. The system timestamps your submission, and late applications are automatically rejected.
- Confirm receipt. Keep the tracking number or confirmation email, and check back in 1-2 business days that your application passed the validation checks.
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Grant details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Grant Name | Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Financing Demonstration |
| Funding Agency | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| CFDA Number | 14.922 |
| Award Minimum | $10,000,000 |
| Award Maximum | $10,000,000 |
| Deadline | 2026-09-14 (passed) |
| Category | Housing |
| Matching Required | No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this program |
| Application Link | Apply on Grants.gov |
Federal grant budgets and priorities shift each fiscal year. The amounts listed above reflect the most recent funding cycle. For the latest figures, check the official program page.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Financing Demonstration?
Details from the notice: Additionally, applications may be submitted by a single eligible applicant or by multiple organizations applying as a consortium. Applicant types on grants.gov: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Requirements can change between cycles, so always verify on the official Grants.gov listing before applying.
Can a for-profit business apply for the Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Financing Demonstration?
No. grants.gov lists these applicant types for this program, and for-profit businesses are not among them: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
What is the deadline for Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Financing Demonstration?
The current deadline is 2026-09-14, which has passed. Many federal grants operate on annual or rolling cycles. If this deadline has passed, check the Grants.gov listing for the next funding opportunity.
Does Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Financing Demonstration require matching funds?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this program. Matching requirements can vary by fiscal year and applicant type, so confirm with the funding agency before committing resources.