The American Lung Association (ALA) was awarded a $8,000,000 Project Grant 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. The grant funds the ALA's "Clean Air School Challenge" (CASC) initiative, which aims to raise awareness, educate, build capacity, increase implementation, and recognize the efforts of K-12 schools in low-income, disadvantaged, and tribal communities as they develop and implement comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) and greenhouse gas (GHG) management plans. Key activities include convening a multisector advisory group, developing IAQ education resources, advocating for state-level IAQ policies, and collecting/analyzing school-submitted IAQ/GHG data. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029.
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