The agreement provides assistance to the alaska native tribal health consortium (anthc) to implement a program of voluntary testing for lead in drinking water at tribal schools, head start facilities,…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 awarded $963,000 to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) under the Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 66.444) to implement a voluntary lead testing initiative in drinking water systems serving Alaska Native communities. The four-year project, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029, targets approximately 100 schools and Head Start facilities serving an estimated 10,000 students across tribally-operated institutions.

ANTHC will deliver comprehensive lead mitigation services including testing all water outlets used for consumption, providing educational outreach regarding lead exposure risks to participating schools and child care facilities, and coordinating low-cost remediation work where recommended and grant-eligible. The program aligns with EPA's 3Ts guidance (Training, Testing, Taking Action) and anticipates achieving safe drinking water at participating child care centers and schools, with direct benefits to occupants at tribally-operated child care facilities and educational institutions. No subawards are associated with this grant agreement.

The agreement provides assistance to the alaska native tribal health consortium (anthc) to implement a program of voluntary testing for lead in drinking water at tribal schools, head start facilities, and child care facilities. Specifically, the recipient anticipates working with an estimate of 100 schools and head start facilities serving an estimated 10,000 students. Activities:the activities include testing all outlets used for consumption, providing education about lead exposure to participating schools and child care facilities, and coordinating low-cost remediation work, where recommended and as eligible under this grant agreement. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables and expected outcomes include safe drinking water at child care centers and schools. The intended beneficiaries include occupants at tribally-operated child care centers and schools.