The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control awarded a $1,475,784.51 Project Grant to Newcap Inc. on January 31, 2025 under the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant Program (CFDA 14.900).
The grant funding will enable Newcap Inc., a non-profit community development organization in Oconto, Wisconsin, to undertake a comprehensive program to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in up to 3,700 eligible privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing units where children under age 6 reside. Key activities include conducting lead inspections and risk assessments, implementing interim controls and abatement measures, implementing cost-effective lead hazard control methods, building local capacity for lead-safe work practices, and conducting targeted outreach and education on lead poisoning prevention. The grant also includes Healthy Homes supplemental funding to address other housing-related health and safety hazards beyond lead.
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