The City of Memphis, Tennessee received a $2,000,000 federal Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program (CFDA 14.900). The purpose of this grant is to protect children under the age of six from lead poisoning by identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing in Memphis. Key activities under this grant include conducting lead inspections, risk assessments, implementing interim controls, and performing abatement in pre-1960 housing located in low-income and minority neighborhoods. The grant aims to maximize the number of children protected, utilize cost-effective hazard control methods, build local capacity for lead-safe work practices, and develop community-based approaches to addressing housing-related health and safety hazards. The grant award was made on January 23, 2025.
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