PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control grants are to assist State, Tribal, and local governments in undertaking programs for the identification and control of lead-based paint hazards in privately- owned housing that is owned by or rented to low- or very-low income families. Specific objectives include: (1) Implementation of a national strategy, as defined in Title X, to assist States, tribal, and local governments to build the capacity necessary to eliminate lead- based paint hazards in all housing, as widely and expeditiously as possible; (2) Encouragement of effective action to prevent childhood lead poisoning by establishing a workable framework for lead-based paint hazard identification and control; (3) Mobilization of public and private resources, involving cooperation among all levels of government, the private sector, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations, to develop cost- effective methods for identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards; (4) Development of comprehensive community approaches which result in integration of all community resources (governmental, faith-based organizations, community-based, and businesses) to address lead hazards in housing; (5) Integration of lead-safe practices into housing maintenance, repair, weatherization, rehabilitation, and other programs which will continue beyond the life of the grant; (6) Establishment of a public registry of lead-safe housing; and (7) Promoting job training, employment, and other economic lift opportunities for low-income residents of project neighborhoods. Additional grant assistance specifically for use at Superfund and Brownfield sites has been provided in the past; however, funding for this use is not available in fiscal year 2002.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. HOUSING;
- Planning;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Individual/Family;
- Anyone/general public;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Local (includes State-designated Indian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals);