Local partner core operations grants
Forecasted
Local partner core operations grants support Washington’s local clean air agencies in monitoring, permitting, enforcement, and other core work to protect air quality and meet Clean Air Act goals.
Funder: Washington State Department of Ecology
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $4,412,385 total for the 2025–2027 biennium; formula-based awards; no applicant match required
Summary: Supports local clean air agencies’ core operations to protect air quality and meet state and federal Clean Air Act goals.
Key Information: Limited to Washington local clean air agencies and Ecology regional offices where no local clean air agency exists.
Description
The Washington State Department of Ecology’s Air Quality Program administers these grants to help local clean air agencies implement comprehensive air quality control programs within their jurisdictions. The program supports the core operational work needed to improve, protect, and enhance air quality while meeting the goals of the state and federal Clean Air Acts.
Supported work includes enforcement, permitting, monitoring, public education and enforcement, planning and program development, technical and business assistance, and administration. Funding is managed on a biennial cycle and distributed by formula rather than through a competitive project-ranking process. The program draws on EPA’s Air Quality Performance Partnership Grant and the Model Toxics Control Act Operating Account, which supplies the match.
