Vermont Awarded $2.3 Million to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning

MONTPELIER – July 1, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $2.3 million grant to the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB) to protect children and families from the hazards of lead-based paint. This award will be used to control lead paint hazards in the homes of low-income families and to raise awareness about the dangers of lead paint, which is still found in the majority of Vermont homes.