FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 23, 2019
CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services awarded more than $6.5 million in grants to expand residential lead hazard control services to eligible households with a Medicaid-enrolled resident.
“We must be proactive in making sure lead hazards are removed from homes,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, MDHHS chief medical executive and chief deputy director for health. “These funds allow communities to prevent further lead exposure for our children who are at highest risk.”
Funding is provided through Michigan’s Children’s Health Insurance Program. Grants of up to $1.5 million were available for qualifying cities, counties or consortiums to provide lead hazard control services. Awarded grantees include:
Grantee Name Target Area Amount Awarded
City of Battle Creek Calhoun County $ 1,300,000
City of Grand Rapids Kent County $ 1,300,000
Human Development Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac $ 962,807
Commission Lapeer and Bay counties
City of Detroit Detroit $ 1,274,300
City of Muskegon Muskegon County $ 880,005
Community Action Agency Lenawee County $ 845,695
Activities must be completed by Sept. 30, 2020. Services available for funding under this initiative include, but are not limited to, the following efforts:
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