The purpose of this ARP funding is to: i. Engage stakeholders

Identify and share project goals with affected stakeholders, expand the stakeholder network, and identify individual stakeholder roles. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and analyze existing air quality data in the dayton's bluff, payne-phalen, and greater east side neighborhoods in ST. Paul, minnesota. II. Engage citizens. Conduct preliminary outreach by advertising and presenting at community events. Host public air quality sampling events in residential areas and shared park spaces. Host additional air quality events. Activities:III. Produce materials. Develop presentation materials (powerpoint slides, brochures) for an initial public meeting to explain the purpose of the project. Create community science materials for volunteer training and data collection events. Develop a draft environmental justice framework document. Create a secure and accessible landing place for collected air quality data. Finalize EJ framework document and create accessible visuals to represent project activities, results, and next steps. Outcomes:a comprehensive report will be created that includes the current air quality of the affected neighborhoods and organization. The report's findings will support future research, remediation efforts, and/or public policy changes. Residents of ST. Paul's east side neighborhood will be the beneficiaries of the project's outcomes. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.