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Late last week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced construction-related grant funding that will be awarded throughout the Lead Safe Ohio Program. Trumbull, Mahoning, Portage and Columbiana counties were all recipients.
In total, the Lead Safe Ohio program will allocate $84 million to support lead mitigation and prevention projects in residential properties, childcare facilities and congregate care facilities in 72 counties across the state. Mahoning, Trumbull, Portage and Columbiana counties received a combined $6,455,000.
"Behind every instance of lead exposure is a person and a future put at risk," said Governor DeWine. "This funding signifies a decisive step in our mission to protect our most vulnerable citizens and create a healthier and safer Ohio for generations to come."
$50.3 million will be allocated for owner-occupied homes, $17.3 million will go toward rental properties, $6.5 million will go toward childcare facilities and $1.5 million will be allocated for congregate care shelters.