EPA’s Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant – Apply by April 15

Feb 6, 2026 | Grants and Funding

EPA’s 2026 Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grant Program provides grants for the assessment, prevention, control or abatement of wildfire smoke hazards in community buildings and related activities. The program supports activities that enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness and reduce indoor exposures to pollutants in wildfire smoke. Priority project types 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 will host a webinar on Feb. 25 for potential applicants to provide an overview of the 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity and the application process.