Opportunities
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Protect Bay Area Clean Air Standards that Replace Polluting Appliances with Cleaner, Efficient Heat Pumps
In 2023, the Bay Area Air District adopted groundbreaking standards that will help accelerate adoption of efficient electric heat pumps, cutting air pollution and making energy bills more affordable. The standards will only apply when existing fossil fuel equipment needs replacement and will phase in gradually starting in 2027 for water heaters and 2029 for furnaces. Ahead…
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Indoor Air Quality Grants Available for Low-Income and Tribal School Districts Nationwide; Deadline 2/27
The National School Boards Association partnered with the Go Green Initiative to offer grant opportunities for low-income and Tribal school districts throughout all fifty states and US territories. These grants support efforts to improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Applications are open through February 27, 2026, for their second round of school district grants. Selected districts may receive up to $45,000 in grant funding,…
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American Lung Association’s Clean Air School Challenge; Ongoing until September 2029
To address the unique indoor air quality (IAQ) challenges faced by US schools, the American Lung Association launched the Clean Air School Challenge. Through this program, individual schools nationwide can receive up to $9,500 grant funding to assess indoor air quality, develop a unique IAQ management plan, and/or implement some activities of their IAQ management plan. Participating schools will also receive technical assistance, training, and the opportunity to join learning…