2026 Purdue NEP Lead

This contract funds a one‑year public‑health initiative in Lake County, Indiana, administered by the Lake County Health Department and executed by Purdue University. The program focuses on chronic disease and obesity prevention through school‑based garden and nutrition activities, lead‑exposure testing and case‑management, and coordination with school health liaisons. Funding totals $197,700, disbursed in four equal quarterly installments, with monthly performance reporting required. The agreement includes detailed KPI targets, strict use‑of‑funds restrictions, and termination provisions. • 20 garden‑based initiatives and 80 nutrition‑education classes across schools and community sites. • Lead‑testing referral network, outreach to ~500 families, and education for prenatal/post‑partum women. • Monthly reporting of 11 key performance metrics; unexpended funds must be returned or re‑allocated.