EPA-OAR-ORIA-23-04: Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Environmental Protection Agency notices from 2023.
Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $100,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 18 awards worth $10.7 million in total. Applications closed on May 9, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 6, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Award floor$100,000
- Total funding$10.7 million
- Expected awards18
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA-OAR-ORIA-25-03 | January 30, 2026 | Closed April 15, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 22, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 9, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 8, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Please see Section III of the funding opportunity announcement for eligibility information.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program awards averaged $1.2 million; this notice allows up to $2.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (35% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
EPA is requesting applications from eligible entities (as described in Section III.A) to conduct demonstrations, technical assistance, training, education and/or outreach projects that seek to improve public health protection against smoke from wildfires by enhancing preparedness in community buildings. EPA is requesting applications for the assessment, prevention, control, or abatement of wildfire smoke hazards and related activities that target public buildings and/or buildings that serve the public, but privately owned or operated. Activities will improve the capability and capacity of communities and buildings to effectively reduce indoor concentrations of air pollutants in wildfire smoke, especially particulate matter (PM).
Who has won Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program (66.044) awarded $10.7 million across 9 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Arizona | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment | Colorado | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Esperanza Community Housing Corporation | California | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Nez Perce Tribe | Idaho | 1 | $1.3 million |
| The Corporation of Gonzaga University | Washington | 1 | $1.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is EPA-OAR-ORIA-23-04 still open?
No. It closed on May 9, 2023.
Who can apply for Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings?
Environmental Protection Agency accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings?
Closed May 9, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $10.7 million in total across about 18 awards.
Who has won Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Arizona State University, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Esperanza Community Housing Corporation. The program made 9 awards worth $10.7 million in that time.
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