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; enhancing partnerships with local governments and stakeholders to address childhood lead exposure; increasing outreach and engagement with at-risk communities; continuing to reduce lead-based paint exposures through inspections, risk assessments, and abatement; and implementing regulations and training programs for lead-based paint activities. The anticipated outcomes focus on reducing children's lead exposure, communicating more effectively with stakeholders, supporting research on lead exposure, and protecting chemical safety. This award covers the performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $431.3k | 8/1/24 |