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Congresswoman Lori Trahan Announces $11,838,267 in Federal Funding for Lawrence

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Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña to announce $11,838,267 in federal funding awarded to the city through multiple programs to expand affordable housing and strengthen public safety. This significant investment will make a meaningful difference by helping more families find stable homes and ensuring local law enforcement and first responders have the resources they need to keep Lawrence safe. The funding was awarded to the city through four competitive federal grant programs, including the HUD LEAD Hazard Reduction Grant, HUD Healthy Homes Production Grant, HUD HOME American Rescue Plan Grant, and DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program Grant.

Key Takeaways:

  • The $11,838,267 in federal funding will be used to expand affordable housing and strengthen public safety in Lawrence.
  • The funding was awarded to the city through four competitive federal grant programs, totaling $11,838,267.
  • The HUD LEAD Hazard Reduction Grant provides $6,625,455.92 to maximize the number of children under the age of six protected from lead poisoning.
  • The HUD Healthy Homes Production Grant provides $740,000 to protect residents from multiple health and safety hazards.
  • The HUD HOME American Rescue Plan Grant provides $3,174,052 to support the creation of affordable housing, rental assistance for working families, or homelessness response efforts.
  • The DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program Grant provides $1,298,760 to develop, implement, or expand comprehensive efforts to address substance use issues.
  • This is the latest in a series of federal investments Trahan has secured to improve the housing supply, reduce costs, and revitalize the City of Lawrence.
  • Trahan has previously secured federal funding for the City of Lawrence, including over $2.4 million for affordable housing projects and homelessness response efforts, and $1 million for the redevelopment of three abandoned sites into parks and recreational facilities.

Statistics:

  • $11,838,267: Total federal funding awarded to the city of Lawrence.
  • 4: Number of competitive federal grant programs funding the initiative.
  • $6,625,455.92: Amount awarded through the HUD LEAD Hazard Reduction Grant.
  • $740,000: Amount awarded through the HUD Healthy Homes Production Grant.
  • $3,174,052: Amount awarded through the HUD HOME American Rescue Plan Grant.
  • $1,298,760: Amount awarded through the DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program Grant.
  • 86: Number of units in the Stone Mill Lofts affordable housing complex.
  • $2,400,000: Amount of federal funding secured by Trahan for affordable housing projects and homelessness response efforts in 2024.
  • $1,000,000: Amount of federal funding secured by Trahan for the redevelopment of three abandoned sites into parks and recreational facilities.

Sources:

  • United States House of Representatives -- Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03)
  • City of Lawrence
  • HUD LEAD Hazard Reduction Grant
  • HUD Healthy Homes Production Grant
  • HUD HOME American Rescue Plan Grant
  • DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program Grant

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