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?
You are eligible if you are a:
- State/Territorial Government
- Inter-state agency
- Local government
- Indigenous Community
How can I access the money?
Grant funding to address indoor air pollution at schools was announced by EPA on January 11, 2024. The deadline to apply was March 19, 2024. EPA expects to make 4-6 grants of $5-8 million each to support indoor air quality and greenhouse gas reduction activities over a 5-year period at schools in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
What is the timeline?
EPA issued a request for applications from eligible agencies with a deadline of March 19, 2024. EPA expects to make awards in October 2024.
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.