Lead hazard reduction demonstration grant program

The County of Kenosha was awarded a $5,178,594 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program (CFDA 14.900) to be executed from March 1, 2025 to March 1, 2029. The grant funding will be used by the county to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in privately-owned rental and owner-occupied housing units, with a focus on housing constructed prior to 1960 in low-income and minority neighborhoods to reduce the risk of lead poisoning in children under the age of six. Key activities to be performed include targeted lead hazard control, utilization of cost-effective methods, and building local capacity of trained and certified professionals to address lead hazards safely and effectively. The grant will also support the integration of lead hazard control efforts with other community health and housing initiatives through public-private partnerships.