Improving air quality in overburdened communities grants
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We're working to improve air quality in Washington communities that are historically overburdened with health, social, and environmental inequities and are highly impacted by criteria air pollution, such as ozone and fine particles. Reducing criteria air pollution will improve people's health.
We will be offering a new grant opportunity for organizations serving 16 overburdened communities and Tribes that opt in, to engage with people in their community, identifying and developing projects that reduce criteria air pollution.
Coming in June 2024: We'll be holding online listening sessions and a public comment period to get your feedback. We want your input about the design of these grants. Sign up for email updates to be notified when we share more details.
Funding cycle
- Amount of funding available: $10 million
- Grant award limit: to be determined
- Amount of matching funds required: to be determined
Applications are not being accepted at this time.
Funding is available for the following entities:
Funding will be available to organizations serving communities identified as overburdened and highly impacted by criteria air pollution. We are working on the details. Eligible entities may include, but are not limited to:
- Local municipalities
- Community-based organizations
- Tribes that opt in
Funding will support organizations serving overburdened communities and Tribes that opt in, in partnership with the people in their community, to identify and develop projects that reduce criteria air pollution. We are working on the details.
More information about this funding program
These grants are paid for by funds from the Climate Commitment Act. The Climate Commitment Act supports Washington's climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health.
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Contact information
Kaitlyn Kelly
Overburdened Communities Grants Unit
AQcommunitygrants@ecy.wa.gov
564-233-9765