Community Development Block Grant Help Eliminate Lead Program
CDBG HELP with Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Program and Healthy Homes
CSFA Number: 420-75-1636
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
24-6, 30-6, 30-7
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Pilot project throughout the City of Galesburg providing comprehensive lead hazard control services to low-income families who occupy substandard, pre-1978 single family, owner occupied residences.
Federal Authorization
Housing and Community Development (HCD) Act of 1974; 20 ILCS 605/605-915; 20 ILCS 605/605-945; 20 ILCS 605/605-950
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
The mission of the program is to improve the health and well-being of Illinois citizens, especially vulnerable populations such as children under the age of 6 and pregnant women, by promoting safe environments through a comprehensive lead hazard reduction and control program.
UGA Program Terms
The program emphasizes the dual goal of serving low-to-moderate income households and reducing lead hazards. In this endeavor, DCEO has established a maximum or limitation of funds that may be expended at $20,000.00 of CDBG funds per household. The result will be remediation of lead hazards in approximately 21 eligible homes.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Pilot project. EPA data indicates that Galesburg, Illinois has one of the nation’s most prevalent and persistent lead problems. The city’s water exceeded the federal lead-action level in 22 out of 30 sampling periods since 1992. In addition to high lead levels in the water, one in 20 children (5%) under the age of six in Knox County (which includes Galesburg) have elevated blood lead levels
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Public Safety
Credentials / Documentation
2. Documentation of Threat to Health and Safety: Within the Project Summary, each application should detail the public infrastructure needs to be addressed by the proposed project and the specific project activities to be undertaken. This narrative should include, as appropriate, the degree to which present conditions affect public health and safety, the severity and immediacy of the problem, and whether the proposed activities are necessary to comply with state or federal regulations
Preapplication Coordination
Pilot Project. Future funding not guaranteed.
Application Procedures
N/A
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
Funds shall be used by the State in accordance with HUD requirements and the approved Consolidated/Action Plan.
Reports
Quarterly reports are submitted to track fiscal spending and project completion. Monitoring visits are conducted as needed based on an established risk analysis.
Account Identification
Various
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Various
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Community Development Block Grants are covered by 2 CFR.570.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe, Springfield IL 62701
Published Date
10/19/2021
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Funding
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