2026 Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program
Applications due April 15, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing over $13.5 million in available funding for states, federally recognized Tribes, public pre-schools, local educational agencies, and public and private non-profit organizations through the 2026 Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program. This competitive federal assistance program provides grants for the assessment, prevention, control or abatement of wildfire smoke hazards in community buildings and related activities. The program supports activities that enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness and reduce indoor exposures to pollutants in wildfire smoke. The program aims to prioritize projects in communities that have a demonstrated wildfire smoke risk and targets public buildings or buildings that serve the public. Priority project types include:
- Smoke readiness planning.
- Outreach and training for smoke readiness.
- Indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring.
- Deployment of portable air cleaners.
- Identification and preparation of cleaner air shelters.
- Significant improvements to buildings, such as upgrading heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units or systems and weatherization.
EPA’s Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program supports activities that enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness and reduce indoor exposures to pollutants in wildfire smoke. The program aims to prioritize projects in communities that have a demonstrated wildfire smoke risk and targets public buildings or buildings that serve the public.
EPA will host an information session for potential applicants. During the webinar, EPA will provide an overview of the 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity and the application process.
- Date: February 25, 2026
- Time: 1- 2 p.m. ET
Note: All applicants must have an active SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration in order to apply for a grant under this program. You should register in these systems now if you think you may apply for a federal grant. The process can take a month or more for new registrants. For this reason, the application window will be open for 75 days. Find more information about how to register.
Find questions and answers, and other information about this funding opportunity.
Learn more about the Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings grant program.
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