The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $8 million in grants to expand residential lead hazard control services to eligible households with a Medicaid-enrolled resident to help make homes and communities safer.

Public Health of Delta and Menominee Counties was awarded $855,000 in grants.

Funding is provided through Michigan’s Children’s Health Insurance Program. Grants are available for qualifying cities, counties or consortiums to provide lead hazard control services.