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Funding Opportunities for Schools, Child Care, and Head Start Programs
Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Grant
In 2019, MDH received a Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) grant to develop a lead testing program for eligible schools, child care, and Head Start programs. This program is designed to provide sample kits and laboratory analysis for lead in drinking water. MDH also provides technical assistance to interpret results and provide education about the results to their communities.
Learn more at Minnesota Lead Testing in Schools and Child Cares in Drinking Water.
Lead Remediation in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Settings Grant
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.
Learn more at Lead Remediation in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Settings Grant Program.
Hydration Station Grant
MDH is committed to improving the health of Minnesotans by encouraging people to drink more water. Filtered water units, in the form of hydration stations, provide a healthy alternative to sugary drinks, especially in communities with limited access to healthy, affordable beverage choices. Properly certified hydration stations remove lead and other contaminants associated with plumbing materials.
Learn more at Drinking Water Protection Grant Information.
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) support for lead reduction activities in schools
MDE administers the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Revenue program under Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.595. This program may be utilized to reimburse costs associated with lead testing and remediation. Funding does not cover staff time used to perform daily flushing or water use utility cost associated with flushing procedures.
Memorandums from MDE, program guidance documents, spreadsheets and forms used to obtain approval to receive revenue are available at Long-Term Facilities Maintenance.