The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $915,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program (CFDA 14.921) to the Community Action Organization Of Scioto County, a nonprofit organization. This funding will support comprehensive efforts to identify and address lead-based paint hazards in over 3,700 low-income, privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing units where children under 6 years of age reside, particularly in pre-1960 and pre-1940 construction. The grant aims to reduce the likelihood of elevated blood lead levels in these children by utilizing cost-effective lead hazard control methods, building local capacity of trained professionals, and implementing targeted outreach and education programs on lead poisoning prevention. Additionally, the funding will enable the integration of healthy homes initiatives to comprehensively address other housing-related health and safety hazards. The award has an expected completion date of September 30, 2027.
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