The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control awarded a $2,000,000 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant to the Economic Improvement Council, Inc. (EIC) on January 23, 2025. The purpose of this Project Grant under CFDA 14.900 is to assist EIC, a non-profit community development organization, in undertaking a comprehensive program to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing where children under six years of age reside. Key activities to be performed include targeted lead hazard control in high-risk pre-1960 homes, utilizing cost-effective methods, building local capacity for lead-safe work practices, and implementing affirmative marketing and outreach programs. The grant aims to protect low-income families and their young children from lead poisoning by addressing significant lead and health hazards in over 3,700 homes. As a sub-grantee, EIC will participate in delivering these lead hazard control and healthy homes services through its community-based programs.
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