The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has been awarded a $454,847 Cooperative Agreement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Performance Partnership Grants (CFDA 66.605) program. This funding supports KDHE's operation of continuing environmental programs in Kansas, with a focus on reducing childhood lead exposure. Key activities to be performed under this grant include: developing plans to ensure equitable program access, enhancing partnerships with...
The Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 awarded a $448,562 cooperative agreement to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The funding supports the operation of continuing environmental programs under the Performance Partnership Grants program (CFDA #66.605). As the designated state recipient, KDHE will deliver a range of environmental services that foster EPA's partnership with states through the National Environmental Performance...
This $450,986 cooperative agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 supports the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's continuing environmental programs under the Performance Partnership Grants program. Key activities include reducing childhood lead exposure through education and outreach in at-risk communities, certifying renovation and abatement firms in lead-safe work practices, and implementing regulations for lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments....
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $414,892 Cooperative Agreement under the Performance Partnership Grants (CFDA 66.605) program to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). The funding supports MDHSS's continuing environmental programs and priorities, with a focus on reducing children's exposure to lead-based paint hazards statewide. Key activities include developing plans to ensure equitable program access, enhancing partnerships with local...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7, under the CFDA 66.605 Performance Partnership Grants program, provides $431,336 in funding to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) for the operation of the state's continuing environmental programs. The key activities to be performed under this award include: developing implementation plans to ensure underserved communities have equitable access to the state's programs;...
This $241,430 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Performance Partnership Grants (CFDA 66.605) program supports the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) in operating its statewide environmental protection programs. The key activities funded under this award include: developing implementation plans to ensure equitable access to DHHS's environmental programs; enhancing partnerships with local governments and stakeholders to...
This EPA Region 7 Cooperative Agreement award under the Performance Partnership Grants (CFDA 66.605) program provides $240,768 to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to support the operation of the state's continuing environmental programs. The funding will enable the Nebraska DHHS to address its highest environmental priorities, improve performance, achieve administrative savings, and strengthen its partnership with the EPA. Key activities to be performed include...
The Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 awarded the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services $215,198 under the Performance Partnership Grants program (CFDA 66.605) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. This Cooperative Agreement provides funding to operate the state's continuing environmental programs focused on lead-based paint hazards and chemical safety while allowing greater flexibility to address priorities. Key deliverables include managing programs...
This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides $1,283,882 to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Hazardous Waste Management Program. The funding supports KDHE's activities to identify, regulate, and manage hazardous waste in Kansas, including hazardous waste generators, transporters, treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs). Key activities include hazardous waste identification, compliance assistance, enforcement,...
This $488,656 cooperative agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 funds the Iowa Department of Public Health's continuing environmental programs under the Performance Partnership Grants program. The award supports statewide programs to address lead-based paint hazards through activities such as developing implementation plans to ensure underserved communities have equitable access to lead programs, enhancing partnerships with local governments and at-risk community...