United Parents Against Lead National, Inc. (UPAL) of Richmond, Virginia was awarded $2,000,000. The project launched innovative leveraging strategies that empower low-income communities through business development, job training and job creation in Lead Hazard Reduction/ Abatement, building the capacity within the community to undertake activities that will eliminate lead hazards in homes occupied or frequented by children age 6 and below. UPAL will target Section 3 businesses and develop partnerships with Housing Preservation and Development Corporation and the Richmond Career Advancement Center.  UPAL will leverage $3,525,000 in private sector cash and in kind contributions for this project.