The EPA announced that it will provide $26 million in grant funding to U.S. states and territories to reduce lead in drinking water at schools and childcare centers. The funding is part of the EPA’s ongoing efforts to support testing and remediation of lead-contaminated water at locations where children learn and play. Since 2018, the agency has distributed more than $200 million toward reducing exposure to lead in drinking water. … Grants will be issued through the Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program. All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories are eligible for funding. A separate allocation for tribal entities is expected to be released soon. The EPA’s broader efforts include the “3Ts” program — Training, Testing, and Taking Action — which provides guidance for local and state officials to implement voluntary lead reduction initiatives.