At a glance
In May 2023, the National Center for Environmental Health’s Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance Branch announced a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Supporting Communities to Reduce Lead Poisoning.
Overview
This new 3-year community based NOFO funds 11 local organizations for a period of performance from September 30, 2023, to September 29, 2026. Through this NOFO, funded recipients will help families avoid the dangers of lead in their homes through community engagement, prevention education, and family support.
The 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
- 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
Award recipients
We are pleased to announce the following award recipients for this funding opportunity.
| Recipient | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| Sonora Environmental Research Institute Inc. | Tucson | AZ |
| Northwest Side Housing Center | Chicago | IL |
| The Junction Coalition | Toledo | OH |
| Next Move Community Services | Lansing | IL |
| Women for a Healthy Environment | Pittsburgh | PA |
| Childhood Lead Action Project Inc. | Providence | RI |
| Noxubee County Activity League | Macon | MS |
| Dent County Health Center | Salem | MO |
| Metro United Way Inc. | Louisville | KY |
| West Anniston Foundation | Anniston | AL |
| Causewave Community Partners Inc. | Rochester | NY |
Content Source:
National Center for Environmental Health