Prevent nonattainment grants

If air quality in a geographic area meets or is cleaner than the national standard, it is called an “attainment area.” If air quality in an area doesn't meet the national standard, it is called a “nonattainment area.” A nonattainment area must develop an air quality state implementation plan outlining how they will attain and maintain the air quality standards by reducing criteria air pollutant emissions. Currently, almost all of Washington is in attainment, yet there are areas of concern.

This funding opportunity is currently only available to public entities with projects in Okanogan County, to reduce local sources of smoke/fine particles (PM_2.5, not from wildfire).

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Funding cycle

Amount of funding available: $2 million
Funding allocated:
Grant award limit: None
Amount of matching funds required: None

Applications are not being accepted at this time.

This funding opportunity is currently only available to public entities with projects in Okanogan County, to reduce local sources of smoke/fine particles (PM_2.5, not from wildfire). Okanogan project applicants may apply July 5, 2023, 8 a.m. to August 4, 2023, 5 p.m.

Funding is available for the following entities:

Public entities with smoke reduction projects in Okanogan County.

The organization’s grant-funded PNA project must demonstrate direct PM_2.5 pollution reduction. Project examples will be noted in the funding guidelines (to come).

Areas of Concern map

More information about this funding program

Areas of Concern map

Contact information

Kari Johnson
Prevent Nonattainment Coordinator
kari.johnson@ecy.wa.gov
509-481-1516

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