Project Grant 00I14500

This $438,795 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 under the "Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act" (CFDA 66.034) program will fund a community air monitoring network in Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado.

The key components of the project include:

• Expanding an existing community air monitoring network using particulate matter (PM2.5) sensors to collect real-time, publicly accessible air quality data
• Developing a community partner learning cohort to facilitate community engagement, capacity building, and advocacy around air quality issues
• Implementing community outreach and education efforts to raise awareness and promote behavior change to address air pollution

This project builds on the County of Adams' prior experience in air quality monitoring, public health, and community partnerships. The award will provide subawards to community partner organizations to support the programming and implementation of these activities. The expected outcomes include increased community awareness, identification of mitigation actions, and reduced exposure to air pollutants to improve public health in the targeted communities.