Wood stove education and enforcement grants
Forecasted
Wood stove education and enforcement grants support Washington clean air agencies and Ecology offices in educating the public and enforcing stove-use rules to reduce wood smoke and protect community health.
Funder: Washington State Department of Ecology
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Upcoming funding to be determined; no matching funds required
Summary: Supports wood stove education and enforcement projects that reduce wood smoke pollution and protect community health in Washington.
Key Information: Limited to 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 supports local efforts to help communities use wood stoves in cleaner, safer ways and follow air-quality rules. Wood smoke is a major source of air pollution in Washington. The program funds education for wood stove dealers and the public about health effects, efficient operation, certified stoves, replacement of uncertified stoves, and restrictions on stove use during burn bans.
Funding also supports enforcement, including responding to burning or smoke complaints, inspecting areas for proper stove use, monitoring burn bans, and issuing warnings or fines when education does not work. The program is supported by the Wood Stove Education and Enforcement Account, funded through fees on wood-burning devices sold in Washington.
