The Centers for Disease Control Supporting Communities to Reduce Lead Poisoning program is intended to help families avoid the dangers of lead in their homes.
Donor Name: Centers for Disease Control
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/31/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $200K
Grant Duration: 36 months
Details:
The focus is on communities with higher chances that lead remains in their homes Funded projects are expected to find and work with community partners, improve access to resources and services, and teach about the dangers of lead poisoning and how to avoid it.
Program Need
This funding opportunity supports organizations to:
- work with partners from different sectors,
- provide better access to resources and services for families and children,
- increase knowledge and skills related to lead poisoning, and
- educate the community about the risk of lead exposure and disparities in blood lead levels based on factors like race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geography.
Key Activities
- Community engagement
- Prevention education
- Family support
Funding Information
- Expected funding: $6M
- Funding range: Up to $200K
- Average award: $125,000
Period of Performance
36 months
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Independent school districts
- County governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Special district governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Additional Information on Eligibility
While all applicants listed can apply, to be eligible for this opportunity they must also:
- Receive less than $2 million per year in federal funds within the last five years, directly or indirectly.
- Demonstrate a record of successful work in underserved communities.
- This work must include promoting environmental justice, building coalitions to advance health equity, and conducting grassroot community education.
- Be physically located in the community they plan to serve at the time of application.
To meet these requirements, you must:
- Attach a letter from your authorizing business official attesting that the organization receives less than $2 million per year in federal funds within the last five years, directly or indirectly and provides a physical address of the organization. Depending on the system, your business official may also be called the authorized organization representative (AOR).
- Attach three letters of support that describe successful work in underserved communities. Include information to support requirement.
- Provide a physical address that is clearly within the community you plan to serve.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
