The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control awarded a $2,000,000 Project Grant under the Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program (CFDA 14.900) to the Alameda County Healthy Homes Department on January 24, 2025. The purpose of the grant is to maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning by assisting state, local, and tribal governments in undertaking comprehensive programs to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing. Key activities to be performed include targeting lead hazard control efforts in high-risk housing, utilizing cost-effective methods, building local capacity for lead-safe work practices, and conducting targeted outreach and education. The grant aims to protect families and children by addressing significant lead and health hazards in over 3,700 low-income homes. The specific subrecipient activities are unknown at the time of the award.
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