Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 6500 N 15
The Lead and Healthy Homes Technical Studies (LHHTS) Grant Program Pre- and Full Application is a discretionary funding opportunity from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to support research and technical studies that strengthen what HUD and the public know about health and safety hazards found in housing. The central emphasis is on lead-based paint and lead exposure risks, but the program also targets other major residential health and safety hazards that fall under the broader "healthy homes" umbrella. The intent is practical as well as scientific: HUD is looking for studies that do not just describe problems, but that improve how hazards are identified, assessed, and controlled in real-world housing conditions.
A key theme in this opportunity is closing important gaps in the science behind hazard detection and mitigation. HUD is explicitly interested in proposals that make hazard identification more accurate and more efficient, and that move the field toward mitigation strategies that are cost-effective and workable at scale. In other words, the program is oriented toward applied research that can translate into better standards, better tools, and better practices for identifying housing-related environmental dangers and reducing them in ways that communities and housing providers can actually sustain.
Another major focus is implementation science, meaning the study of what it takes to successfully and consistently deliver interventions in real settings over time. HUD signals strong interest in research that examines the specific conditions where proven residential environmental hazard interventions work best, especially in targeted housing types and residential environments. This includes understanding what makes interventions more efficient, what increases their effectiveness, what barriers prevent uptake, and what operational or contextual factors make interventions durable rather than one-time improvements. The overall goal is to generate evidence that helps interventions stick, expand, and keep producing health benefits long after a pilot ends.
From an administrative standpoint, this funding is offered as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates that HUD expects to have substantial involvement during the period of performance compared with a more hands-off grant. The funding activity category is Housing, and the opportunity is tied to CFDA numbers 14.902 and 14.906, reflecting HUD program authorities associated with lead hazard control and healthy homes-related work.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public, nonprofit, academic, and private-sector entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) as well as other tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category listing); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses. This wide eligibility suggests HUD wants a diverse pipeline of applicants, from universities and labs to housing agencies and mission-driven organizations that can test and validate solutions across different housing markets and community contexts.
In terms of funding scale, the listed award ceiling is $1,000,000 per award, and HUD anticipated making about 13 awards under this competition. The opportunity was posted with a creation date of May 20, 2021, and an original closing date of June 21, 2021, with the application deadline stated as 11:59:59 PM Eastern time. The full opportunity is identified as "Lead and Healthy Homes Technical Studies (LHHTS) Grant Program Pre- and Full Application" under Funding Opportunity Number FR 6500 N 15.
Overall, LHHTS is structured for applicants proposing rigorous, outcomes-oriented studies that can improve hazard assessment methods, refine mitigation practices, and strengthen the evidence base on what works, where it works, and why it works in housing environments. The program priorities point toward research that can be put into practice by housing and public health stakeholders, ultimately reducing exposure to lead and other in-home hazards while improving health and safety outcomes for residents.Apply for FR 6500 N 15
- The US Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lead and Healthy Homes Technical Studies (LHHTS) Grant Program Pre- and Full Application" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.902, 14.906.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 20, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 21, 2021 The application deadline is 115959 PM Eastern Standard time on. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Lead and Healthy Homes Technical Studies (LHHTS) Grant Program?
The Lead and Healthy Homes Technical Studies (LHHTS) Grant Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that supports research and technical studies to strengthen what HUD and the public know about health and safety hazards found in housing.
What is the primary purpose of LHHTS funding?
The purpose is to fund practical and scientifically sound studies that improve how housing-related hazards are identified, assessed, and controlled in real-world housing conditions, with the goal of improving standards, tools, and practices that stakeholders can use at scale.
Which hazards are emphasized under this opportunity?
The central emphasis is on lead-based paint and lead exposure risks. The program also targets other major residential health and safety hazards that fall under the broader "healthy homes" umbrella.
Is this program focused on basic research or applied research?
The opportunity is oriented toward applied research. HUD is looking for studies that go beyond describing problems and instead improve real-world hazard identification and mitigation in ways that are accurate, efficient, cost-effective, and workable at scale.
What kinds of research gaps is HUD interested in addressing through LHHTS?
HUD is explicitly interested in closing important gaps in the science behind hazard detection and mitigation, including research that makes hazard identification more accurate and more efficient, and that advances mitigation strategies that are cost-effective and scalable.
What does HUD mean by an emphasis on implementation science?
Implementation science refers to studying what it takes to successfully and consistently deliver interventions in real settings over time. HUD signals interest in research that examines where proven interventions work best, what improves efficiency and effectiveness, what barriers prevent adoption, and what conditions make interventions durable over time.
What is the overall goal of the implementation-focused research HUD wants to support?
The goal is to generate evidence that helps residential environmental hazard interventions "stick" in practice, expand beyond pilots, and continue producing health benefits long after an initial study or demonstration ends.
What type of federal funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates HUD expects to have substantial involvement during the period of performance compared to a more hands-off grant.
What is the funding activity category for this program?
The funding activity category is Housing.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA numbers 14.902 and 14.906, reflecting HUD program authorities associated with lead hazard control and healthy homes-related work.
Who is eligible to apply for LHHTS funding?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state, county, city, or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category listing); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses.
Does the program allow both nonprofit and for-profit applicants?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, with the noted condition in the listing) as well as for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included in the eligibility list.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations are included in the eligibility list.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
What is the maximum award amount for LHHTS?
The listed award ceiling is $1,000,000 per award.
How many awards did HUD anticipate making under this competition?
HUD anticipated making about 13 awards under this competition.
What is the official title of the funding opportunity?
The full opportunity is identified as "Lead and Healthy Homes Technical Studies (LHHTS) Grant Program Pre- and Full Application."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 6500 N 15.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted with a creation date of May 20, 2021.
What was the original closing date and deadline time for applications?
The original closing date was June 21, 2021, and the application deadline time was listed as 11:59:59 PM Eastern time.
What kinds of outcomes is HUD looking for in LHHTS studies?
HUD is looking for rigorous, outcomes-oriented studies that improve hazard assessment methods, refine mitigation practices, and strengthen evidence about what works, where it works, and why it works in housing environments.
How is "healthy homes" framed in this opportunity?
"Healthy homes" is used as an umbrella term for major residential health and safety hazards beyond lead, with the program aiming to improve identification and control of these hazards in real housing conditions.
What does HUD mean by making hazard identification more "accurate" and "efficient"?
Based on the description, HUD is interested in studies that improve the precision and practicality of identifying hazards in housing, including approaches that can be used more effectively in real-world settings and potentially at larger scale.
Why does the opportunity stress cost-effective and scalable mitigation?
The program description emphasizes that HUD wants mitigation strategies that communities and housing providers can sustain, meaning interventions should be workable in real-world operational contexts rather than only under ideal pilot conditions.
What is the intended impact of LHHTS for residents and communities?
The intended impact is to reduce exposure to lead and other in-home hazards and improve health and safety outcomes for residents by producing research that can be put into practice by housing and public health stakeholders.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Housing
Next opportunity: BJS FY 2021 Invited to Apply - National Criminal History Improvement Technical Assistance Program (NCHIP-TA)
Previous opportunity: DoD Prostate Cancer, Early Investigator Research Award
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for FR 6500 N 15
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (FR 6500 N 15) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Apply for FR 6500 N 13 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 13 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| HUD FY2021 Healthy Homes and Weatherization Cooperation Demonstration Apply for FR 6500 N 62 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 62 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Private Enforcement Initiative American Rescue Plan Apply for FR 6500 N 78C Funding Number: FR 6500 N 78C Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| Eviction Protection Grant Program Apply for FR 6500 N 79 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 79 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| 2021 Family Self-Sufficiency – Renewal NOFO Apply for FR 6500 N 04 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 04 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Healthy Homes Production Grant Program Apply for FR 6500 N 44 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 44 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Continuum of Care Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal and Replacement Grants Apply for FR 6500 N 25 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 25 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| GPD Capital Grant Apply for VA GPD CG FY2022 Funding Number: VA GPD CG FY2022 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Category: Housing Funding Amount: $4,500,000 |
| Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Department's Fiscal Year 2021 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program Apply for FR 6500 N 33 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 33 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| FY21 NOFO Housing Counseling Training Grant Program Apply for FR 6500 N 30 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 30 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| FY 2021 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Program Apply for FR 6500 N 34 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 34 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $50,000,000 |
| HUD’s National Homeless Data Analysis Project Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Apply for FR 6500 N 85 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 85 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $9,000,000 |
| Capital Fund At Risk/Receivership/ Substandard/ Troubled Program Apply for FR 6500 N 81 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 81 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $3,500,000 |
| HUDRD - Qualitative Data Collection for Cohort 2 MTW Expansion- Rent Reform Experiment Apply for FR 6600 N 29D Funding Number: FR 6600 N 29D Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| HUDRD-Exploring the Feasibility of Linking Eviction Records to Administrative Databases for HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher Program Apply for FR 6600 N 29E Funding Number: FR 6600 N 29E Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Impact Evaluation of the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program Apply for FR 6600 N 83 Funding Number: FR 6600 N 83 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Competitive NOFO for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Apply for FR 6600 N 41 Funding Number: FR 6600 N 41 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $1,200,000 |
| Lead and Healthy Homes Technical Studies (LHHTS) Grant Program Pre- and Full Application Apply for FR 6600 N 15 Funding Number: FR 6600 N 15 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Apply for FR 6600 N 13 Funding Number: FR 6600 N 13 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $8,000,000 |
| Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Pilot Program Apply for FR 6600 N 39 Funding Number: FR 6600 N 39 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "FR 6500 N 15", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.