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Lead Remediation in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Settings Grant Program
The commissioner of health developed a grant program for the purpose of remediating identified sources of lead in drinking water in schools and licensed child care settings. This grant will fund projects that will result in the reduction of lead in drinking water in schools and child care settings. Examples of eligible grant activities supported will include:
- Removing or replacing drinking water fixtures, fountains, or outlets;
- Replacing plumbing materials that contain lead, and
- Installing automatic flushing devices to reduce stagnation of drinking water which may allow lead levels to build.
This program must prioritize funding to projects that demonstrate need for remediating sources of lead in drinking water.
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Important grant information
This grant will open on November 15, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. and close January 10, 2025.
Grant application materials
- Sample Grant Agreement Template (Word)
- Grant Request for Proposal (RFP) (PDF)
- Online application: Lead Remediation in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Settings Grant Application
- Grant Invoice (PDF)
- Grant Application Score Sheet (PDF)
- Conflict of Interest – Applicant (PDF)
- Due Diligence Review Form (PDF)
- Lead in Drinking Water Remediation Grant FAQ (PDF)
Funding
Funding for this project was authorized during the 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session and comes from the general fund for grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 145.9275.
Grant funds must be used to address sources of lead contamination in their facilities including but not limited to service connections and premise or building plumbing, and to implement best practices for water management within the building. Funding will be allocated through a competitive process.
Additional resources
- Drinking Water Grants and Loans
- Apply to enroll in our lead testing program at Minnesota Lead in Schools and Child Cares Testing Program Application.