This federal Project Grant award of $1,050,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control under the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control (LBPHC) program (CFDA #14.900) aims to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing units in Elkhart, Indiana where children under 6 years old reside. The grant funds will be used to conduct lead inspections, risk assessments, implement interim controls, and perform abatement activities in approximately 3,700 low-income housing units to protect families and children from lead exposure. The award also includes funding for targeted outreach, education, and capacity building to increase the city's ability to safely and effectively address lead hazards. The project period runs from August 1, 2024 to August 1, 2027.
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