To help communities in building local capacity and advancing evidence-based lead poisoning prevention efforts, the National Center for Healthy Housing invites communities to apply for a bundled award of coaching and support over 18 months that includes access to a network of national experts, opportunities to engage in a peer learning network with other communities tackling childhood lead exposure, a customized cost-benefit analysis, and a $25,000 grant.
There is great potential for improving population health and upending health inequities by addressing lead exposure, especially among low-income communities and communities of color. Many communities have developed and implemented best practices, while a growing group of communities are actively seeking solutions. Still others have started on the path toward creating lead-safe environments but need assistance in transforming sporadic action into a sustained strategy. Under the proposed work, NCHH and a network of partners will support communities who are at various levels of readiness, in achieving their lead poisoning prevention goals.
The underpinning for this effort is to advance health equity, defined here as when “everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be healthier,” which requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences.
Who is eligible?
- Local or regional nonprofit and community-based organizations (includes public health institutes).
- County, local, and tribal government agencies.