WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of $40 million to help transform communities. The funds are part of the Healthy Homes Production Grant Program.
“Access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is a critical social determinant of health and a priority of this Department,” said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “These grants will help protect families and children from health and safety hazards and support community efforts to provide healthy and sustainable housing for their most vulnerable residents.”
HUD officials say that those receiving the HHP Award will be expected to do the following:
- Find and eliminate housing-related health and safety hazards in privately owned, low-income rental, and/or owner-occupied housing, especially in units and/or buildings where families with children, older adults 62 years and older, or families with persons with disabilities live;
- Conduct public education and outreach activities that raise awareness of housing-related health and safety hazards and that identify individuals and families for grant services;
- Develop a professional workforce that is trained in conducting healthy homes assessments;
- Develop partnerships to assist in meeting program goals; and
- Promote collaboration, data sharing, and targeting between health and housing departments.
Applications for the grant program funds are due Tuesday, October 18, 2022, by 11:59 p.m.
Click HERE to read more information on the HHP, including full eligibility requirements.