Cooperative Agreement 97778205

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/24
Dollars Obligated $241K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 7
Federal Grant Program
66.605
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Nebraska, USA
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Key activities to be performed include developing plans to ensure underserved communities have equitable access to program benefits, enhancing partnerships with local governments and stakeholders, increasing outreach and education on lead-based paint hazards, and continuing to implement regulations and work practice standards for lead-based paint abatement. The anticipated outcomes focus on reducing children's exposure to lead, improving health outcomes, enhancing stakeholder communication, and supporting critical research to inform efforts to mitigate lead exposure and chemical safety risks. The award period runs from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

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