01F68901

Authorized under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, the Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program Drinking Water Grant creates a voluntary program to assist with testing for lead in drinking water at schools and child care programs.

Specifically, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will oversee and fund this program for Texas schools including outreach and communication.

Texas Commission On Environmental Quality

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66.444 - Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program (SDWA 1464(d))

EPA Region 6: Dallas [EPA - RO]

Texas United States

State-Wide

EPA-CEP-02

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 11/30/21 to 11/30/26 and the total obligations have increased 296% from $1,843,216 to $7,301,000.