What does this funding get me?
This funding will create and run programs to:
- Monitor and reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions at schools in low-income and disadvantaged communities
- Technical assistance to address environmental issues, develop school environmental quality plans, identify and mitigate ongoing air pollution hazards
Am I eligible?
State/Territorial governments, inter-state agencies, local governments, and Tribal governments are all eligible.
How can I access the money?
The deadline to apply was March 19, 2024. In August, the EPA announced the five selected recipients of $34 million in grant funding to address indoor air pollution in schools. These five selected applications will fund proposed initiatives to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and indoor air pollution at schools from kindergarten through grade 12 in low-income, disadvantaged, and Tribal communities across the country.
What is the timeline?
The deadline for applications has passed. At this time, EPA does not anticipate offering additional grants under this program. Future funding opportunities would require appropriations from Congress.
What other incentives could I use to help me accomplish my goals?
Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for additional incentives that may be offered by your state, local government, or utility, as well as important federal, state, and local policies. For questions regarding DSIRE, contact Justin Lindemann (NC Clean Energy Technology Center) at jplindem@ncsu.edu.
Where can I get more information?
- More information is at EPA’s Indoor Air Quality at Schools web page.
- Docket for Public Comments [closed]
- IRA Tracker for Air Pollution Funding
- Never applied for a federal grant before? Check out the EPA’s grant management training.
- The NC Clean Energy Technology Center provides technical assistance services related to clean transportation technologies. Click here for more information.
- 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 on this program or for more assistance (including technical assistance questions), contact Meech Carter at info@energyfundsforall.org.