The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control awarded a $2,000,000 Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant to the Augusta-Richmond County Government on January 27, 2025. This grant, under the federal Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 14.900), will support the county's comprehensive efforts to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing where children under age 6 reside. Key activities include: conducting lead inspections and risk assessments, implementing interim controls and abatement, and providing targeted outreach and education on lead poisoning prevention. The grant aims to protect low-income families in the county from lead exposure and ensure long-term safety for building occupants through cost-effective lead hazard control methods. The county may distribute portions of the grant funds to subrecipients to assist with program implementation.
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