PA Child Care Facilities Can Apply for Lead Testing and Reduction Grants – Early Learning Resource Center Region 5

Pennsylvania child care providers are invited to apply for the voluntary school and child care testing and reduction testing, the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) said.

Who should apply?

Pennsylvania child care facilities with lead in drinking water sample results within 36 months of the application date with water fixtures that exceed the remediation trigger of 5 ppb (parts per billion) are invited to apply for the grant.

The Wiin 2107: LEAD test and reduction test for school and childcare is offered by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Reduction activities may include purchasing and installing hydration stations, lead removal equipment, or faucet replacement. The main goal of the grant program is to reduce children’s exposure to drinking water.

Funding under the grant was appropriated under Section 1464(d) of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Funding provided is up to $3,000 per hydration station per 100 students in a building. Up to $30,000 may be awarded per construction/child care facility or $100,000 per school district.

Applicants are encouraged to schedule a pre-application meeting to discuss their lead reduction plans to ensure they meet applicable program criteria. Discussions can be made by emailing [email protected].