The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program (CFDA 14.905), awarded a $5,850,000 grant to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore's Department of Housing & Community Development on Sep 30, 2024. This funding will enable Baltimore to undertake a comprehensive program to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in over 3,700 privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing units where low-income families with children under 6 years old reside. Key objectives include utilizing cost-effective lead hazard control methods, building local capacity for safe remediation, conducting targeted outreach and education, and collecting data to evaluate the grant program's outcomes. The funding is intended to protect families and children by addressing significant lead and health hazards in homes where other resources may not be available.
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