Applications are now open for the new Air Quality in Overburdened Communities Grants. These grants will fund organizations serving communities identified as overburdened and highly impacted by air pollution, as well as Tribes participating in Ecology’s initiative, to conduct community engagement and develop projects to reduce criteria air pollution. |
|
 |
Learn about the grants
For a brief overview of the grant program, read our focus sheet. (This is available in other languages on our webpage.) If you think these grants could be a good fit for your organization and community, read our grant guidelines to learn more.
In addition, you can register for one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions, where we’ll share information and answer questions about this new grant program. We will present the same material in each session and share a recording online.
Apply now!
You’ll need to have accounts for both Secure Access Washington and Ecology’s Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) to apply. Read our instructions to guide you through Ecology’s EAGL online application portal. Please see our grants and loans webpage for instructions on how to create those accounts.
Application assistance
We are hosting twice-weekly office hours on Microsoft Teams to provide application assistance beginning Sept. 9, 2024. Office hours will be:
We are also available for individual assistance outside of these times. Please contact us at AQcommunitygrants@ecy.wa.gov to schedule a meeting.
Climate Commitment Act
This grant program is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
Accessibility
To request ADA accommodation for disabilities, or printed materials in a format for the visually impaired, email Ecology's ADA Coordinator or call 360-407-6831, 711 (relay service), or 877-833-6341 (TTY).
|
