The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $1,192,000 Project Grant under CFDA 66.034 - Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC). This 4-year grant, which began on January 1, 2025, will fund the expansion and enhancement of ADEC's air monitoring activities across Alaska.
The key products and services to be delivered through this grant include:
- Establishing a new National Air Toxics Trends Station (NATTS) site and collecting 3 years of quality-assured ambient air toxics data for submittal to the EPA's Air Quality System
- Deploying particulate matter (PM2.5) sensors in unmonitored areas to determine pollution hotspots and expand coverage, particularly in rural and tribal communities
- Providing increased PM2.5 smoke data and analyzing the impact of PM2.5 pollution in environmental justice areas
- Reporting all PM2.5 data and making it publicly available
- Communicating findings on pollution levels and impacts with affected communities
- Providing staffing to support the grant activities
This grant aligns with the EPA's broader efforts under CFDA 66.034 to fund comprehensive air quality monitoring, research, and improvement initiatives across the United States, with a focus on underserved communities.
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