Local partner core operations grants
Local partner core operations grants helps local clean air agencies run programs to improve and protect air quality in their respective areas. Projects must meet the goals of the state and federal Clean Air Acts. The work must occur in one or more of these categories:
- Enforcement
- Permitting
- Monitoring
- Public education and enforcement
- Planning and program development
- Technical and business assistance
- Administration
Funding cycle
- Amount of funding available: $6,185,095 for the 2021–2023 biennium (July 1, 2021–June 30, 2023)
- Grant award limit: Distribution is based on various criteria, such as capita and population in the local air agencies' jurisdiction
- Amount of matching funds required: none
Applications are not being accepted at this time.
Applications are accepted in the summer of each odd year.
Funding is available for the following entities:
- Local clean air agencies
- Ecology regional offices (if there's no local clean air agency)
Projects must meet the goals of the state and federal Clean Air Acts. Projects must occur in one or more of these categories:
- Enforcement
- Permitting
- Monitoring
- Public education and enforcement
- Planning and program development
- Technical and business assistance
- Administration
More information about this funding program
Local Partner Core Operations Grants are funded by:
- EPA's Air Quality Performance Partnership Grant
- Model Toxics Control Act Operating Account (match)
Contact information
Rose Bennett
Contracts and Grants Coordinator
rose.bennett@ecy.wa.gov
360-819-3456