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 (PM2.5, not from wildfire).

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.

09/07/2021 through 11/01/2021

Start date: Sep 7, 2021
End date: Nov 1, 2021

This funding opportunity is currently only available to public entities with projects in Okanogan County, to reduce local sources of smoke/fine particles (PM2.5, 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 PM2.5 pollution reduction. Project examples will be noted in the funding guidelines (to come).

More information about this funding program