cause permanent harm to the brain and other organs, as well as behavioral and cognitive impairment. About 75% of U.S. homes built before 1978 contain lead paint. As the paint ages, it chips off in pieces and poses a hazard to residents’ health. In Wilmington, both low-income homeowners with children and rental property owners marketing to these families can apply for a grant if they are eligible for the program. Priority will be given to families in low-to-moderate households in historic neighborhoods – including the Northside, Brooklyn, Dry Pond, the Bottom, Southside and Old East Wilmi...