Formula Grant 00161835

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) was awarded a $634,138 Formula Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the State and Tribal Indoor Radon Grants program (CFDA 66.032). The purpose of this grant is to provide radon risk reduction in Massachusetts through increased radon testing, mitigation, and radon-resistant new construction. Key activities under this grant include: 1) designing public information and education programs to control radon in existing and new structures, 2) providing training and technical support, 3) expanding radon testing, mitigation, and data collection in homes, schools, and other buildings, and 4) identifying and promoting best practices for building radon-resistant homes and buildings. The anticipated deliverables include the number of homes with operating mitigation systems, the number of public schools measured and mitigated for radon, the number of daycare centers tested for radon, and the number of implemented radon awareness activities. The expected outcomes are increased awareness of radon risks, expanded access to radon services, and advanced radon risk reduction through housing finance and building codes. This grant runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.