Project Grant VGBCP210017

This federal Project Grant award, funded by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002), supports drowning prevention and water safety initiatives implemented by the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. The $200,000 grant, awarded on September 30, 2024 for a project period through September 29, 2026, enabled the Florida Department of Health to partner with local pool and spa industry associations,...

The Florida Department of Health was awarded a $248,695 Project Grant from the Consumer Product Safety Commission under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program. The grant will support pool safety education and enforcement efforts from April 2021 through April 2023. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program aims to reduce drowning and entrapment deaths of children associated with pools and spas. Under this award, the Florida Department of Health will deliver prevention...

This $395,240 Project Grant award from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CFDA 87.002 - Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program) will fund a two-year drowning prevention initiative led by the New Orleans Health Department. The key components include: Enforcement of local pool safety ordinances, with the Health Department contracting the New Orleans Office of Code Enforcement to conduct at least 50 inspections of public and private pools over the project period and provide safety...

The Pima County Health Department was awarded a $396,314.66 project grant from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Program (CFDA 87.002). The grant funding will support the Pima County Aquatic Safety Education and Enforcement Enhancement Project over a two-year period from August 2024 to August 2026. The project aims to enhance pool safety in Pima County through focused enforcement and education programs. Key activities include...

The County of Tulare Health Department received a $173,095.92 Project Grant award from the Consumer Product Safety Commission under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety federal grant program (CFDA #87.002). The funding supports the Pool Safely Grant to reduce drowning and drain entrapment-related injuries and deaths of children associated with pools and spas through prevention education and safety standard enforcement efforts. As the direct awardee, the County Health Department will...

The Florida Department of Health received a $200,000 Project Grant award from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002). The funding will support a two-year initiative (8/30/2024 - 9/29/2026) to: Increase state capacity and enhance training of enforcement personnel for implementation of standards under Florida's swimming pool and spa safety laws. Conduct and support swim lessons and education programs to prevent...

The City of Seattle has been awarded a $399,358 Project Grant by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002). The grant funding will support the city's "Swim Seattle" initiative, which aims to address historical inequities and enhance water safety through a comprehensive approach. Key program elements include providing free beginner swim lessons and safety gear, implementing a teen swim program in...

The City of Newport, Oregon received a $234,981.04 Project Grant from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002). The two-year grant, awarded on September 30, 2024, will fund the city's Pool Safety Education and Enforcement Program. Key initiatives include: Hosting a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) training course to certify 10 local individuals at no cost, expanding pool safety expertise in the community and...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) awarded a $394,870 Project Grant under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002) to Harris County, Texas. The 2-year grant, awarded on September 13, 2023, will support the county's efforts to reduce drowning and drain entrapment-related injuries and deaths of children associated with pools and spas. The funding will enable Harris County to implement prevention education initiatives and enforce safety standards around...

The City of Harlingen was awarded a $192,732 Project Grant from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002). The grant, with a performance period from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2026, will fund initiatives to reduce drowning and drain entrapment-related incidents among children in Harlingen, Texas. The proposed activities include providing free swimming and water safety lessons for children, enhancing...