Project Grant NYLHD058425

Federal Grant Award Summary: Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant

The County of Cattaraugus Department of Health received a $4.4 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control under the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program (CFDA 14.900). The award, obligated on March 16, 2026, with completion targeted for March 16, 2030, funds comprehensive lead hazard identification and control activities in Olean, New York. The grant supports the identification and remediation of lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing units, with a specific focus on protecting children under six years of age in low-income households by prioritizing pre-1960 housing construction, particularly in low-income and minority neighborhoods.

Under this award, the County of Cattaraugus Department of Health will deliver lead hazard control services utilizing cost-effective remediation methods while building local capacity through training and certification of individuals and firms in lead-safe work practices. Core activities include targeted lead inspections and risk assessments in eligible housing units, interim controls and abatement work, and development of comprehensive, community-based approaches that integrate lead hazard control with other local housing and health initiatives through public and private partnerships. The program also provides access to Healthy Homes Supplemental funding to address additional housing-related health and safety hazards affecting occupant health in the target communities.