The New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority has been awarded a $3 million federal grant for the removal of hazardous lead paint from the state’s homes and apartments. These funds will be combined with $1.3 million in other money and in-kind support, including grants from a number of private and charitable organizations across New Hampshire, putting the available funds for lead hazard reduction, education and outreach at more than $4 million.

The award, which was approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will provide money for lead hazard reduction in at least 240 rental and ownership homes. A key element of the grant involves funding and in-kind contributions from a number of charitable organizations and businesses throughout the state. This unique mix of partners illustrates the broad support that exists for this program as well as the overall commitment within New Hampshire to eliminate the problem of childhood lead poisoning.

These partners include: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and its donors, United Ways of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Endowment for Health, Cogswell Benevolent Trust, Citizens Bank, TD Bank, Franklin Savings Bank, Ocean National Bank, Lincoln Financial and Bank of America.

The network of New Hampshire’s Community Action Program agencies will handle marketing, determining eligibility and management for many of the units. Other non-profit groups who have contributed to this effort include The Way Home, which will provide the bulk of outreach and education services statewide. These partners have extensive experience and a proven track record in lead paint activities.

For more information about available assistance, please contact one of the state's Community Action Program agencies. Use this map to find out which agency serves your area.

View maps that show the impacts of the Lead Hazard Control Program to date in New Hampshire. 

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Save the date: second annual New Hampshire Healthy Homes Conference will take place Monday, Oct. 15, 2012.