Project Grant 03D12724

This $2,615,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the CFDA program 66.034 - Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act will fund the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) to expand and enhance its air monitoring activities. Specifically, the recipient will replace, repair, operate, and maintain existing air quality monitors, with a focus on communities with environmental justice concerns. Key activities include operating and maintaining the monitor network, reviewing and updating quality assurance plans, and purchasing new monitoring equipment. The expected outcomes include increased awareness of ambient air quality, improved access to air quality information, and reductions in certain air pollutants. This 5-year award, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, aims to deliver critical air quality monitoring and data to benefit residents across disadvantaged communities in North Carolina.