The Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) is seeking applications for its Air Quality Community Partnership Grant to improve the quality of the District’s air, especially for communities that are overburdened with poor air quality.
Donor Name: Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/25/2022
Size of the Grant: $55,137
Details:
The purpose of this grant is to increase District residents’ knowledge about the science and policies that affect air quality and ensure that a broad cross-section of District residents can provide informed input on the District’s draft air quality regulation.
The Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) seeks one, or at most two, the grantee(s) to (1) plan and implement workshops that will educate residents on the science of air pollution and the laws and regulations that allow DOEE to protect people from harmful emissions; (2) recruit participants, particularly those who have been historically overburdened by air pollution, to provide informed input on draft proposed District air quality regulations; and (3) support at least one creative event in partnership with DOEE, community organizations, and other groups as necessary to draw more community connections between Air Quality and other District initiatives such as Sustainable DC 2.0 and Clean Energy DC.
Funding Information
- The amount available for the project is approximately $55,137.
Eligibility Criteria
All the checked institutions below may apply for this grant:
- Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations;
- Faith-based organizations;
- Government agencies;
- Universities/educational institutions; and
- Private Enterprises.
For more information, visit Air Quality Community Partnership.
