Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications for the Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program. This program aims to enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness by providing grants to states, federally recognized Tribes, public pre-schools, local educational agencies, and non-profit organizations. The grants will support activities such as smoke readiness planning, outreach and training, indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring, deployment of portable air cleaners, and significant improvements to buildings. The EPA is seeking applications that target public buildings or buildings that serve the public and will reduce indoor exposure to pollutants in wildfire smoke. Some key aspects of the program include: • Smoke readiness planning and outreach activities • Technical training on ventilation and filtration strategies • Deployment of portable air cleaners and indoor air quality monitoring • Identification and preparation of community cleaner air spaces or shelters • Significant improvements to buildings, including upgrades and repairs to HVAC units or systems and weatherization