The Department of Education Iowa was awarded a $637,000 Project Grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 66.444). The funding will be used to implement a program of voluntary lead testing in drinking water at local schools and child care centers in Iowa, as well as support remediation efforts where elevated lead levels are identified. Key activities include training participating sites on proper sampling, testing at least three water consumption outlets in 20% of public schools and child care facilities, providing education on lead exposure risks, and supporting remediation plans for affected facilities. The anticipated outcomes are to improve knowledge about lead exposure, reduce lead in drinking water at schools and child care centers, and test drinking water in at least 15% of eligible facilities in the state. There are no sub-awards included in this assistance agreement. The project period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $0 | 6/27/25 | ||
| Not listed | $637.0k | 9/5/24 |