EPA to Grant $13M in Grants for Wildfire Prep

WASHINGTON – The deadline to apply for grants to prepare for Wildfire Smoke remediation is April 14 with the EPA making $13.5 million available for states, federally recognized Tribes, public pre-schools, educational agencies, and public and private non-profits.

The 2026 Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program applications are due at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 15.

EPA anticipates awarding approximately eight to 11 grants, ranging from $350,000 to $2.5 million. Grant recipients will have up to three years to complete their projects, which should align with Clean Air Act requirements for funding use.

Examples of acceptable projects include:
•     Smoke readiness planning.
•     Outreach and training for smoke readiness.
•     Indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring.
•     Deployment of portable air cleaners.
•     Identification and preparation of cleaner air shelters.
•     Significant improvements to buildings, such as upgrading heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units or systems, and weatherization.

EPA’s Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program supports activities that enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness and reduce indoor exposures to pollutants in wildfire smoke.

The program aims to prioritize projects in communities that have a demonstrated wildfire smoke risk and targets public buildings or buildings that serve the public.

EPA hosted an information session for potential applicants on February 25, 2026, that provided an overview of the 2026 notice of funding opportunity and the application process. View the webinar recording.

Find questions and answers and other information about this funding opportunity at epa.gov/grants.