Supporting Communities to Reduce Lead Poisoning is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program to help American families address the potential for lead poisoning in their homes. Children in particular are susceptible to the effects of lead poisoning which can lead to developmental problems.

The CDC anticipates awarding ten grants of up to $200,000 per year for three years for projects that educate and provide resources on the dangers of lead exposure. There is no matching requirement, but grantees are encouraged to leverage additional resources. Applications are due through Grants.gov by July 31, 2023.

Eligibility

Applicant Type

This grant is open to:

• State, local, and special district governments
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• School districts
• Public colleges and universities
• Public and Native American housing authorities
• Nonprofits with or without a 501(c)3 status
• Other Native American organizations

Applicants Conditions

Applicants must also:

• Be physically located in the target community
• Have received less than $2 million per year in federal funds for the past five years
• Have a proven record of success working with underserved communities

Project Focus

Projects must focus on:

• Children under the age of six, particularly those under three
• Children at high risk of lead exposure and poisoning

Factors to consider when assessing which children are at higher risk include:

• Their housing situation. Houses built before 1978 and some low-income and subsidized housing are at greater risk.
• The presence of hazardous waste sites or industrial lead emissions in the community
• Eligibility for Medicaid or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children

Project Strategies

Projects must use one or more of these strategies or create their own.

Strategy A: Activate the Community

Under this strategy, community members and stakeholders collaborate to address the cause of lead exposure, educate the public, and make resources more accessible.

Strategy B: Improve Access to Services

Under this strategy, awareness of and access to existing programs is increased. This is done through promoting these programs and making referrals.

Strategy C: Educate the Community

Under this strategy, community knowledge of the issue is increased through workshops, communication, and train-the-trainer programs.