Healthy Homes Production Grant Program

The Healthy Homes Production Grant Program is a federal funding opportunity administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of its broader Healthy Homes Initiative, which was launched in 1999. This initiative was designed to take a comprehensive and coordinated approach to addressing housing-related environmental health and safety hazards that contribute to childhood diseases and injuries. Rather than focusing on a single hazard such as lead exposure, the program addresses multiple risks simultaneously, including structural deficiencies, indoor air quality issues, and other environmental dangers that disproportionately affect low-income households. The primary purpose of this grant program is to reduce the incidence of housing-related health and safety hazards in vulnerable populations by funding large-scale, locally implemented intervention programs. The program emphasizes protecting children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities who reside in low-income housing. Applicants are expected to design and execute projects that both identify and remediate hazards in privately owned housing units, including rental and owner-occupied properties. The program also seeks to maximize the number of residents protected and housing units treated through efficient and cost-effective interventions. Funding under this opportunity supports a wide range of eligible activities, including direct hazard remediation, public education and outreach, workforce development, and program capacity building. Awardees are expected to integrate their activities with related initiatives such as housing rehabilitation programs, energy efficiency improvements, and weatherization efforts. The program also encourages collaboration with local health departments, housing agencies, and community-based organizations to ensure a coordinated and sustainable approach to improving housing conditions. The total estimated funding for this program is $85 million, with approximately 20 awards expected. Individual awards range from $1.5 million to $4 million. Recipients must comply with a cost-sharing or matching requirement, although the exact match ratio is not specified in the forecast notice. Applicants requesting supplemental weatherization funding must demonstrate coordination with local Weatherization Assistance Program providers and provide a formal letter of commitment as part of the application. Eligibility for the program includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Applicants may also apply as part of a consortium, provided that one eligible entity serves as the lead applicant and assumes responsibility for compliance and reporting. Certain restrictions apply, including the ineligibility of individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships. Additionally, organizations that received funding under the FY2024 Healthy Homes Production Notice of Funding Opportunity are not eligible to apply for this cycle. The application process is expected to open following the estimated posting date in early June 2026, with applications due in early August 2026. Submissions must be completed electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. While detailed application components are not specified in the forecast notice, applicants will likely need to submit program narratives, evidence of eligibility, and documentation supporting partnerships and compliance requirements. Awards are anticipated to be announced in late August 2026, with project activities beginning in October 2026. Grant recipients will be responsible for implementing their programs in accordance with HUD requirements, including ensuring the use of qualified contractors and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The program is not identified as recurring in the forecast notice, and HUD will oversee compliance and performance throughout the project period.