MassDEP Air Sensor Grant
The MassDEP Air Sensor Grant provides PurpleAir sensors to Massachusetts organizations for year-long, community-based outdoor air quality monitoring and public health research.
Funder: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (final submission deadline; rolling/first-come, first-served)
Funding Amounts: Up to 5 PurpleAir sensors (no-cost equipment; approx. $128,567 total program allocation); no monetary award.
Summary: Provides free PM2.5 air sensors to eligible Massachusetts organizations to monitor and improve local outdoor air quality.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed and awarded as received until funds are exhausted.
Description
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), supported by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, offers this grant to provide eligible organizations with up to five PurpleAir PM2.5 air sensors at no cost. The program aims to empower communities, municipalities, non-profits, and tribal organizations across Massachusetts to monitor outdoor air quality for at least one year. Data collected can be used to assess pollution, inform public health outreach, and guide mitigation efforts, especially in communities with vulnerable populations. The sensors provide real-time data, increasing community awareness and supporting collaborative local air quality initiatives.
