The City of Huntington Beach received a $141,837 Project Grant award from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002). The grant, awarded on September 13, 2023, will support the city's initiatives to reduce drowning and drain entrapment-related injuries and deaths of children associated with pools and spas. The funding will be used for prevention education campaigns, training programs, inspection regimes, and...
The New Orleans Health Department was awarded a $395,240 Project Grant from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CFDA 87.002 - Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program) to implement a sustainable drowning prevention initiative in New Orleans, Louisiana. The key products and services to be delivered through this two-year grant include: Enforcement of local pool safety ordinances, including conducting at least 50 inspections of public and private pools and providing safety...
The City of Delray Beach received a $140,205 Project Grant from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002). The grant funds will support a comprehensive 3-part plan to enhance water safety in the community, including: 1) Hiring part-time enforcement personnel, 2) Certifying all staff as Water Safety Instructors and adding a Certified Pool Operator, and 3) Increasing community outreach and education on the...
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002) to the City of Columbus, Ohio's Public Health Department (CPH). The funding will be used over a two-year period from September 2024 to September 2026 to support CPH's efforts to enhance pool and spa safety in the Columbus and Worthington communities. Specifically, the grant will enable CPH to increase enforcement of residential and...
This $399,358 project grant award from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002) will support the City of Seattle's "Swim Seattle" initiative. The initiative aims to enhance water safety and reduce drowning disparities, particularly among Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and low-income communities, through a comprehensive approach. Key components include providing free beginner swim lessons...
The City of North Richland Hills, TX has been awarded a $319,485.91 Project Grant from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Program (CFDA 87.002). The funding will support the city's efforts to reduce drowning and drain entrapment-related injuries and deaths of children associated with pools and spas. Specifically, the grant will fund local pool and spa safety education initiatives, training programs, inspection regimes, and...
The City of Harlingen received a $192,732 federal Project Grant award from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002). The grant will fund preventative measures to reduce drowning incidents in Harlingen, including providing free year-round swimming and water safety lessons for children, along with enhanced enforcement of city ordinances regarding pool and drain inspections. The grant aims to address the critical need...
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 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 from August 2024 to August 2026. The project aims to improve pool safety and reduce drowning and entrapment incidents in Pima County, Arizona through enhanced enforcement of safety standards...
The City of Amarillo was awarded a $107,853.92 Project Grant from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002). The funding, provided for the period from September 13, 2023 to September 12, 2025, will support the city's efforts to reduce drowning and drain entrapment-related injuries and deaths of children associated with pools and spas. The grant will enable the city to implement prevention education initiatives and...
The City of Newport, Oregon was awarded a $234,981.04 Project Grant under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002), administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The grant will fund the City's Pool Safety Education and Enforcement Program over a two-year period from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2026.
The key products and services to be delivered through this grant funding include:
Hosting a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) training course to certify 10 individuals at no cost, bolstering water safety expertise in the community and extending the program's reach to neighboring cities.
Conducting comprehensive educational outreach programs focused on drowning and drain entrapment prevention, tailored to address the needs of the city's residents who have a lower median household income compared to the state average.
Establishing a lending library to provide life jackets, pool alarms, and safety drain covers to families who may not be able to afford these critical water safety equipment.
Partnering with the Newport Police Department to deliver water safety workshops and distribute life vests to disadvantaged members of the community.
This grant award supports the City of Newport's comprehensive strategy to enhance water safety awareness and practices, align with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act's goals of preventing drowning and entrapment incidents.