The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $2,000,000 Project Grant under the Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program (CFDA 14.900) to the Maine State Housing Authority (MaineHousing) on March 1, 2025. The purpose of the grant is to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing where children under the age of six reside, particularly in low-income and minority neighborhoods with pre-1960 construction. Key activities include conducting lead inspections and risk assessments, implementing interim controls, and performing abatement to reduce the likelihood of elevated blood lead levels in children. The grant also provides supplemental Healthy Homes funding to comprehensively address other housing-related health and safety hazards. The award aims to protect over 3,700 low-income homes and build local capacity for lead-safe work practices through partnerships with community organizations. The subrecipient activities for this grant are not specified at the time of award.
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