# Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance of Blood Lead Levels in Children

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/cdc-rfa-eh21-2102-childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention-and-surveillance-of/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/329557

> Centers for Disease Control - NCEH offered grants of up to $850,000 (at least $150,000) to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 61 awards worth $100 million in total. Applications closed on November 9, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | CDC-RFA-EH21-2102 |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control - NCEH |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 9, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $850,000 |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| Expected awards | 61 |
| Total funding | $100 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.197 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Eligibility is limited to the organizations noted above, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Section 247b(k)(2)

## What the grant funds

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 2021 funds that will be awarded through cooperative agreements to support primary and secondary prevention strategies for childhood lead poisoning including: ensuring blood lead testing and reporting, enhancing blood lead surveillance, improving linkages to recommended services, and developing policies for targeted, population-based interventions. As part of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), recipients will be expected to demonstrate that processes are in place to identify lead-exposed children and link them to recommended services. More specifically, recipients will be expected to work in high-risk areas, and partner with other agencies and providers serving children to ensure that a comprehensive system of identification, referral, follow-up, and evaluation is in place for children exposed to lead.

## Questions people ask

### Is CDC-RFA-EH21-2102 still open?

No. It closed on November 9, 2021.

### Who can apply for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance of Blood Lead Levels in Children?

Centers for Disease Control - NCEH accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance of Blood Lead Levels in Children?

Closed November 9, 2021. 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 $850,000 each. About $100 million in total across about 61 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.