Federal Grant Award Summary

The County of Black Hawk, Iowa received a $1,021,568 Project Grant award on June 15, 2026, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control under the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 14.900). The award supports a comprehensive three-year initiative through June 15, 2029, designed to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing units in Waterloo, Iowa, with particular focus on pre-1960 construction where children under six years of age face elevated lead poisoning risk. The Black Hawk County Health Department will deliver targeted lead hazard control services in low-income and minority neighborhoods, utilizing cost-effective remediation methods while emphasizing compliance with lead-safe work practices.

Key activities under this award include conducting lead inspections and risk assessments in eligible housing units, implementing interim controls and abatement activities, and building local capacity through training and certification of individuals and firms in lead hazard control work. Additionally, the grant enables comprehensive identification and control of other housing-related health and safety hazards through supplemental healthy homes activities. The County will develop community-based partnerships integrating lead hazard reduction efforts with other local housing and health initiatives, working with public and private entities to serve low-income families with young children throughout Black Hawk County.