Closed · EPA-OAR-ORIA-25-03 · CFDA 66.044 · Discretionary

Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings

Federal grant opportunity posted by Environmental Protection Agency, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $2.5M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 15, 2026
Close date
11
Expected awards

The verdict

Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings is a closed discretionary listing from Environmental Protection Agency that offered Up to $2,500,000 across 11 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $2.5M
award range
Closed
application status
11
expected awards
66.044
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings - is cataloged under number EPA-OAR-ORIA-25-03 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 66.044, posted by Environmental Protection Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 30, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $2,500,000. The agency has projected $13.6 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 11 awards. If the agency funds the expected 11 awards from the $13.6 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.2 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 15, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $2,500,000

Close Date

April 15, 2026

Posted

January 30, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$13,580,000

Expected Awards

11

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Wildfire Smoke Grants Team WildfireSmokeGrants@epa.gov

Key Dates

Posted January 30, 2026
Close Date April 15, 2026
Archive Date May 15, 2026
Last Updated January 30, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings", offered by Environmental Protection Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 66.044. 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 ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 15, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $2,500,000. Total estimated funding: $13,580,000. Expected number of awards: 11.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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