Grant Support for Air Pollution Reduction Projects

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency offers specialized support services for organizations seeking to implement air pollution reduction projects across the Puget Sound region. While the agency itself does not issue direct funding, it plays a pivotal facilitation role by assisting applicants in accessing state, federal, and other third-party grant opportunities. The agency focuses its efforts on initiatives that target the primary sources of regional air pollution, such as fine particulate matter (PM2.5), diesel exhaust, and greenhouse gas emissions. Projects that have the potential to significantly reduce emissions within overburdened communities, as defined by the agency, are prioritized for support. The services provided by the agency are flexible and depend on both the nature of the grant opportunity and staff availability. Support options include identifying suitable grant programs aligned with a project’s objectives, conducting technical analyses like emissions reductions calculations or geographic mapping, and aiding in the development of grant narratives. Additionally, the agency offers services to review application materials for completeness and accuracy prior to submission. For award recipients, the agency may provide assistance in interpreting reporting requirements and establishing compliance systems to meet funder expectations. Partner organizations must meet specific readiness criteria before engaging with the agency. Interested applicants must be able to clearly define their project’s scope and demonstrate that the project directly reduces emissions—projects like tree planting or green walls fall outside of the agency’s focus. Furthermore, partners must be eligible for the funding opportunity in question and must have the internal capacity to manage the scope of work at the time of application or throughout the grant period. The agency does not submit applications on behalf of partner organizations, so all required materials must be submitted independently by the applicant. To initiate support, organizations are asked to contact the agency via email with a brief description of their project and a summary of the support required. They must also include their preferred contact information. A staff member will follow up to explore how the agency may assist. The goal of this process is to ensure that promising air quality projects are not hindered by a lack of administrative or technical grant-writing support. In parallel, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency promotes the use of FundHubWA, a state-level portal that consolidates access to state and federal clean energy and climate funding opportunities. This platform serves as an additional tool to connect individuals and organizations with financial resources for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate adaptation projects. It is especially relevant for entities with clean energy initiatives that align with emission reduction goals. Contact for general inquiries or to begin the grant support process can be directed to the agency’s main office, located at 1904 Third Avenue, Suite 105, Seattle, WA 98101. Telephone contact is available at 206-343-8800, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding federal holidays. No specific deadline, submission window, or PDF guidance document is provided, which suggests that this support program is open on a rolling basis, subject to staff capacity and project eligibility.