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For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options". The California Air Resources Board (CARB) provides Community Air Grants (CAGs) to community-based nonprofit organizations and California Native American Tribes to build local capacity, improve air quality, and support community participation in the Community Air Protection Program (CAP Program). Under Blueprint 2.
0, the CAGs program is expanding to provide benefits to communities impacted by air pollution beyond the 19 initially selected for the CAP Program, aligning with CARB's commitment to environmental justice. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) awarded a record $20. 9 million from the Community Air Grants program to 43 nonprofit community groups and four Tribes to carry out a total of 51 projects.
Funded by cap-and-trade dollars, these projects support air monitoring and pollution reduction in California’s most impacted regions. Community Air Grants help build capacity and partnerships to reduce air pollution in the communities that need it the most in California. The latest round of the Community Air Grants for Cycle 5 doubles the amount awarded in previous years.
Here is more information about the program. * Educational projects - $300K award * Technical projects - $500K award * Focused projects - $500K award Project Type Examples - For more project examples, also see the Cycle 5 RFA.
* Educational project – Building community capacity to participate in the community air protection program * Technical project – Providing community air monitoring training * Focused Emission Reduction Strategies Expansion (ERSE) project – Deploying a specific strategy from an approved Community Emissions Reduction Program in a new community with similar sources of air pollution * Focused Local- Community Emissions Reduction Plan (L-CERP) project – Convening a community to develop a Local Community Emissions Reduction Plan in coordination with local government and other stakeholders
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, California Native American Tribes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Air Grants Cycle 5 is funded by California Air Resources Board (CARB). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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