The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control awarded a $2,000,000 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant to the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) on January 27, 2025. This grant, under the Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program (CFDA 14.900), aims to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing where children under 6 years old reside, especially in low-income and minority neighborhoods. The funding will enable ECIA to conduct lead inspections, risk assessments, implement interim controls, and perform abatement in over 3,700 low-income homes to protect families and children from lead exposure. Additionally, the grant will build local capacity for lead-safe work practices and develop community-based approaches to addressing housing-related health and safety hazards. The sub-recipient activities for this grant have not been specified at the time of the award.
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