What is the current status of this program?
This funding is no longer available. If you want more incentives like this, tell your Federal, North Carolina, and South Carolina legislators. Click here to see how this program benefited the Carolinas.
Any funding that had not yet been obligated for this program was eliminated in the budget reconciliation bill signed on July 4, 2025.
What does this funding get me?
The $25 million in Clean Air Act grants supplemented annual funding for air pollution control agencies in support of activities under Clean Air Act Section 103.
The funds supported efforts by air pollution control agencies and other organizations to partner with EPA to deliver cleaner air through programs that address air quality, transportation, indoor air, and climate change. Other activities included planning and preparation for implementing other Inflation Reduction Act provisions.
Am I eligible?
Eligible entities included state, local, Tribal, and territorial air pollution control agencies. Eligibility was limited to air agencies currently receiving CAA Section 105 grants.
How can I access the money?
This funding is no longer available. If you want more incentives like this, tell your Federal, North Carolina, and South Carolina legislators.
What is the timeline?
Grant applications were to be submitted no later than April 17, 2023. No additional grant funding under this program was announced beyond FY 2023.
What other incentives could I use to help me accomplish my goals?
- You can review open announcements for Air Grants and Funding here.
- Check out our (non-exhaustive) list of non-federal funding from other sources that may fit your energy and cost-saving goals.
What are examples of projects that have been selected for awards?
- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) received $680,000 to continue EPA’s support for the ongoing collection of data on the ambient air concentrations of fine particulate matter throughout the state.
- North Carolina’s Department of Air Quality received $2,615,000 for the expansion and enhancement of air monitoring activities. Specifically, they will replace, repair, operate, and maintain existing monitors and support operations in and near communities with environmental justice concerns.
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control received $440,000 to support its ongoing collection of data on the ambient air concentrations of fine particulate matter and efforts with staying in compliance with national ambient air quality standards.
See a full list of grants, including in other states, here.
Where can I get more information?
- Tools and resources for the expired program can be found here
- Program guidance for the expired program (with regional points of contact on last page)
- In addition to the resources listed above, a variety of organizations offer technical assistance that may help you access these funds. They are listed on our Get Help page.
- For specific questions about this program or for more assistance, contact Meech Carter at info@energyfundsforall.org