# Supporting Communities to Reduce Lead Poisoning

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/cdc-rfa-eh-23-0005-supporting-communities-to-reduce-lead-poisoning/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345157

> Centers for Disease Control - NCEH offered grants of up to $200,000 to any type of organization. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $6.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 31, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | CDC-RFA-EH-23-0005 |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control - NCEH |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 31, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $6.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.197 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "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 2 above. Provide a physical address that is clearly within the community you plan to serve.

## What the grant funds

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, andeducate the community about the risk of lead exposure and disparities in blood lead levels based on factors like race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geography.

## Questions people ask

### Is CDC-RFA-EH-23-0005 still open?

No. It closed on July 31, 2023.

### Who can apply for Supporting Communities to Reduce Lead Poisoning?

Centers for Disease Control - NCEH accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Supporting Communities to Reduce Lead Poisoning?

Closed July 31, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $200,000 each. About $6.0 million in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Projects, State and Local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance of Blood Lead Levels in Children grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Michigan State University Foundation, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, State of Rhode Island Department of Health. The program made 81 awards worth $139 million in that time.