Children exposed to lead-based paint can suffer serious health problems.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control (OHHLHC) administer grant funding for programs that reduce lead poisoning in children by controlling their exposure to lead-based paint where they live. Common procedures include covering lead painted areas with safer paint or completely replacing surfaces covered in lead-based paint. Notices of funding availability containing specific application guidelines are made annually and are found on the HUD website:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street S.W.
Washington, DC 20410
202-708-1112
hud.gov
Lead-based Paint Hazard Control Program
The Lead-based Paint Hazard Control Program awards approximately 30 grants annually to state and local governments and Native American Tribes to develop projects that recognize and curb potential hazards caused by lead-based paint. Activities should include strategies to eliminate lead poisoning in children, promote cost effective ways to administer the projects and encourage participation from all members of the community. Maximum funding for each grant may be as high as $3 million with a required 10 percent match provided by other non-federal sources. To qualify for the program, a project must target lead-based paint control in housing that is privately owned by or rented to low income families.
Lead Elimination Action Program
The goal of the Lead Elimination Action grant is to pinpoint and eliminate lead-based paint dangers in privately owned housing with the added funding assistance of private businesses. The grant program requires no specific amount of matching funds; however, the numbers of grants available annually is limited and are awarded to applicants who show the largest number of private dollars committed to the project. All non-government, non-profit, for profit or private sector groups may apply for funding. Grant monies of up to $2 million per project are awarded under the Lead Elimination Action grant.
Lead Outreach Grant Program
Lead Outreach Grants provide funding for projects aimed at increasing public awareness of the dangers of lead-based paint on a child's health. Projects with emphasis on educating the public about childhood exposure to lead poisoning, prevention, safe lead paint removal procedures and training people in lead safety practices receive priority in the award process. Colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, local and state governments and eligible Native American Tribes qualify to apply for Lead Outreach Grant funds. Groups that are for-profit may apply for the program provided they do not profit from the project they are attempting to fund.
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