Through this request for information RFI HUD seeks public input regarding the development of program components for a formula grant program to allocate funding for HUD's Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant programs. Currently these grant programs are statutorily required to make funding awards on a competitive basis however HUD has requested Congressional approval to award a portion of grant funds to eligible jurisdictions using a formula rather than using the competitive and procedurally more complex process for these jurisdictions to apply for grants. HUD believes that a formula grant program may allow more efficient distribution of funding to highest need communities streamline the selection and award of grants and help maximize funding utilization.