Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program

Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA is providing grants to states, federally recognized Tribes, public pre-schools, local educational agencies, and non-profit organizations for the assessment, prevention, control, or abatement of wildfire smoke hazards in community buildings and related activities. These grants are provided under Section 103(b)(3) of the Clean Air Act as supplemented by authority provided in the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act and the 2025 Consolidated Appropriations Act to fund abatement activities.

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Helps community buildings prepare for wildfire smoke hazards. Provides grants for improvements like air filtration and smoke readiness planning.

Quick Facts

Funding
$7,000,000 - $7,000,000
Deadline
Apr 15, 2026
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
Environmental Protection Agency

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What Is This Program?

The Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings grant program is a federal grant program to enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness. It provides grants to states, federally recognized Tribes, public pre-schools, local educational agencies, and non-profit organizations for the assessment, prevention, control, or abatement of wildfire smoke hazards in community buildings and related activities. These grants are intended to support activities that will reduce indoor exposure to pollutants in wildfire smoke and in turn reduce the public health burden of wildfire smoke exposure.

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
  • Prepare application materials including project proposals and budgets
  • Submit application through the designated portal
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.epa.gov/grants/air-grants-and-funding
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
April 15, 2026Application deadline
January 30, 2026Funding opportunity opening date
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • Indirect cost rate agreement
  • Environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • Assessment of wildfire smoke hazards
  • Prevention and control of wildfire smoke hazards
  • Abatement of wildfire smoke hazards
  • Smoke readiness planning
  • Outreach and training
  • Indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring
  • Deployment of portable air cleaners
  • Identification and preparation of cleaner air shelters
  • Improvements to HVAC systems
  • Weatherization necessary to protect occupants
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
3% administrative allowance
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
10%
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Grants can complement other funding vehicles
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of cash or in-kind contributions

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding required
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

savage.alison@epa.gov
202-343-9874

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This program offers funding up to $7,000,000 (minimum $7,000,000).

The application deadline is April 15, 2026.

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