Grant Proposal to Reduce the Burden of High Lead Exposure in Children Through Community-Centered Education Programs in The Western Metro Area of Atlanta, Georgia Open Access
Rodgers, Jessica (Summer 2020)
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Abstract
Heavy metals, including lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium, are naturally occurring elements that may be found in the soil and groundwater. Over time, an increase in industrial production, manufactured products, and technological applications have led to increased amounts of heavy metals in the household and industrial regions of the United States. According to the CDC, chronic exposure to elevated levels of heavy metals in the household or workplace may cause developmental delays, reproductive issues, and neurological disorders. Young children, in particular, are at risk of developing behavioral and developmental problems when exposed to heavy metals such as lead or cadmium for long periods of time (CDC, 2019).
Lead-based paint exposure is the primary risk factor for elevated blood lead levels in children. In 2018, a Georgia statewide screening for lead poisoning among children under the age of 6 indicated several counties in which over 6% of the children screened had a blood lead level of over 5 ug/dl, the CDC reference value for public health intervention (GCLPP, 2018).
This mock grant proposal is in response to EPA Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunity EPA-OP-OEJ-18-01 that was posted in January 2018. Liveya, Inc., an imaginary non-profit organization, is conducting an educational program called the LEADucate program for lead poisoning prevention. The LEADucate program will be administered in partnership with the Family Health Center at West End (FHCGA), a not-for-profit, 503(c) federally qualified community health center located in West End, Atlanta Georgia, YMCA Atlanta, and the Georgia Department of Public Health. Liveya, Inc. is seeking to utilize awarded funds for the preparation of an adult and community learning curriculum centered on household and community lead exposure prevention among young children. The program seeks to improve knowledge of sources of household lead exposure and prevention methods at the community and individual level. The curriculum is based upon the Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Justice Collaborative Program-Solving Model framework (EJCPS) which seeks to build partnerships with stakeholders and community members to develop solutions to address environmental issues in the community (EPA, 2006).
Table of Contents
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION 8
Overview 8
Purpose Statement 8
Objectives 9
CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE 10
Literature Review 10
CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY 14
Overview of Agencies 14
Summary of Grant Announcement 14
The Grant Review Process 17
Grant Proposal Reviewers 17
Protection of Human Subjects 17
CHAPTER IV 19
Reviewer 1 Comments 19
Reviewer 2 Comments 22
Reviewer 3 Comments 24
Reviewer 4 Comments 24
Reviewer 5 Comments 26
CHAPTER V: RESPONSE TO RFP 32
Grant Response Cover Letter 32
1. Program Objectives 33
Project Period Dates: 34
Environmental Statute(s): 34
Project Type(s) -- such as training, monitoring, demonstration, public education (related to statute identified above): 34
List of Project Partners -- include partner name and stakeholder group. (For example State University (academic); County commissioner (local government); Facility, Utility, etc. (industry)): 35
Project Abstract -- Brief description (250 words or less) of the main objective, activities, and outputs/outcomes of the project, including the specific geographic areas of focus. 35
Will you need to develop a QAPP for your project? (see Appendix) 35
Project Activities / Milestone Schedule / Detailed Budget Narrative 36
Startup/Preparatory Activities 36
Program Design 37
Key Personnel 38
Program Activities 38
Reporting Activities 39
Qualitative Research Reporting 40
Administrative Documentation and Consent Forms 41
Evaluation Plan 41
Budget Narrative 42
3. Environmental Results – Outputs, Outcomes, and Performance Measures (Logic Model) 43
4. Programmatic Capability 44
5. Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) Information 45
6. Implementation Plan 46
7. High-Level Timeline/Schedule 48
Appendix 52
APPENDIX A 53
APPENDIX B 54
APPENDIX C 55
REFERENCES 57
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