EPA-OAR-ORIA-25-03: 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 2026.
Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $2.5 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 11 awards worth $13.6 million in total. Applications closed on April 15, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 30, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.5 million
- Total funding$13.6 million
- Expected awards11
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA-OAR-ORIA-23-04 | March 22, 2023 | Closed May 9, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 15, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 15, 2026 |
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)
See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 $2.5 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
This program provides grants to states, federally recognized Tribes, public pre-schools, local educational agencies, and non-profit organizations for the assessment, prevention, control, or abatement of wildfire smoke hazards in community buildings and related activities. These grants are intended to support activities that will reduce indoor exposure to pollutants in wildfire smoke and, in turn, reduce the public health burden of wildfire smoke exposure. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to improve public health protection against smoke from wildfires by enhancing preparedness in community buildings. The EPA is soliciting applications for projects that support smoke readiness planning, outreach and training for smoke readiness, indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring, deployment of portable air cleaners, identification and preparation of cleaner air spaces or shelters, significant improvements to buildings such as upgrading and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units or systems and weatherization. Activities may include research, demonstrations, technical assistance, training, education and/or outreach components. Applications must focus on assisting public buildings or buildings that serve the public.
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-25-03 still open?
No. It closed on April 15, 2026.
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 April 15, 2026. 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 $2.5 million each. About $13.6 million in total across about 11 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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