This $862,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 under the Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 66.444) provides funding to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to implement a voluntary lead testing and remediation program in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities across Arizona. The key products and services to be delivered through this grant include: 1) communicating test results and...
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will receive $224,782 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Performance Partnership Grants program to support lead-based paint hazard reduction efforts from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. The Cooperative Agreement funding will support statewide programs to address lead-based paint hazards through activities such as developing implementation plans to ensure underserved communities have equitable access to lead...
This $302,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Performance Partnership Grants program (CFDA 66.605) supports the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services (NH DHHS) in governing lead-based paint activities in the state. The key objectives are to: 1) maintain and update the state's lead-based paint regulations, training requirements, and certification program; 2) strengthen partnerships with stakeholder groups and federal agencies...
This $215,500 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Performance Partnership Grants (CFDA 66.605) program supports the Rhode Island Department of Health's (RIDOH) comprehensive Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Activities Program. The program encompasses lead-based paint certification, training, renovation, repair, painting, and pre-renovation education services across Rhode Island. Key objectives include increasing identification of lead hazards,...
This cooperative agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency provides $346,078 to the Oregon Health Authority from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. The funding supports the Performance Partnership Grants program under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, which aims to accelerate environmental outcomes through state partnerships. Specifically, the award will support Oregon's administration of its state lead certification, accreditation,...
This EPA Region 7 Cooperative Agreement award under the Performance Partnership Grants (CFDA 66.605) program provides $240,768 to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to support the operation of the state's continuing environmental programs. The funding will enable the Nebraska DHHS to address its highest environmental priorities, improve performance, achieve administrative savings, and strengthen its partnership with the EPA. Key activities to be performed include...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 Office under the Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 66.444) provides $728,000 to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) to implement a lead testing program for drinking water at schools and childcare facilities across the state. The key activities and deliverables include: developing a statewide lead testing program with training, monitoring, and maintenance;...
This Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Performance Partnership Grants (CFDA 66.605) program, provides $265,000.00 to the Connecticut Department of Public Health to support its Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (LPPP). The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. The key products and services to be delivered under this award focus on: 1) Updating legislative and regulatory requirements related to lead-based paint...
This $404,947 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Performance Partnership Grants (CFDA 66.605) program provides funding to the Washington State Department of Commerce to administer the state's lead-based paint certification, accreditation, compliance, and enforcement program. The goal is to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Washington by ensuring and enforcing compliance with lead environmental laws and regulations. The funding supports...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides $981,531 in funding to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. The funding supports NJDOH's efforts to protect public health through two main activities under the EPA's Performance Partnership Grants (CFDA 66.605) program: Overseeing asbestos management activities in schools, including conducting Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) compliance...