July 1, 2025 DEP Offering Lead Testing Grants to Schools and Child Care Facilities The state Department of Environmental Protection is offering lead testing grants to schools and child care facilities. Learn More Child care facilities and schools located in Pennsylvania with lead in drinking water sample results within 36 months of the application date showing water fixtures exceeding the remediation trigger level of 5 parts per billion may apply. Reduction activities from the grant may include purchasing and installing hydration stations, point-of-use devices designed to remove lead, or replacement of faucets. The goal of the grant program is to reduce children’s exposure to lead in drinking water. Funding for the grant has been appropriated under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Those who receive grants will be provided with up to $3,000 per hydration station per 100 students in one building. Up to $30,000 may be awarded per building or child care facility, while $100,000 may be given per school district. Those interested in applying are encouraged to schedule a pre-application meeting to discuss their lead reduction plans to ensure they meet applicable program criteria. Meetings can be scheduled by emailing RA-EPWIINLEAD@pa.gov. More information on the grant can be found on the DEP’s website.
January 20, 2025 PA Child Care Facilities Can Apply for Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Pennsylvania child care facilities are invited to apply for the Voluntary School and Childcare Lead Testing and Reduction Grant, the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) said. Who Should Apply Pennsylvania childcare facilities with lead in drinking water sample results within 36 months of the application date showing water fixtures exceeding the remediation trigger level of 5 ppb (parts per billion) are invited to apply for the grant. The WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Childcare Lead Testing and Reduction Grant is offered through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Reduction activities may include purchasing and installing hydration stations, point-of-use devices designed to remove lead, or replacement of faucets. The primary goal of the grant program is to reduce children’s exposure to lead in drinking water. Funding under the grant has been appropriated under 1464(d) of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Funding provided will be up to $3,000 per hydration station per 100 students in one building. Up to $30,000 may be awarded per building/child care facility or $100,000 per school district. Applicants are encouraged to schedule a pre-application meeting to discuss their lead reduction plans to ensure they meet applicable program criteria. Meetings can be scheduled by emailing RA-EPWIINLEAD@pa.gov.
