The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control awarded a $1,249,930 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant to the Polk County Auditor in Des Moines, Iowa. The purpose of this 3-year Project Grant under CFDA 14.900 is to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing where children under 6 years old reside. Key activities include conducting lead inspections and risk assessments, implementing interim controls, and performing abatement in low-income and minority neighborhoods with pre-1960 housing. The grant aims to protect over 3,700 low-income homes from lead exposure, with a focus on utilizing cost-effective methods, building local capacity for lead-safe work practices, and developing community-based approaches to address housing-related health and safety hazards.
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