Community Air Grants

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

What does it fund?

Support for California community-based organizations and California tribes to participate in the AB 617 process, and build community capacity to become active partners with government to identify, evaluate, and ultimately reduce air pollution and exposure to harmful emissions in their communities.

Who is eligible for funds?

California community-based organizations, nonprofits, and California tribal governments.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Investments only target the state's most disadvantaged communities.

How do I access funds?

Apply to CARB's competitive statewide solicitation.

Funding timeline

Almost $16M Now Available for Community Grants Cycle 5 Projects – Application Deadline November 1, 2024.

Check the program website for the latest information.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2023

$50.0 million allocated

$25.0 million implemented

$23.7 million benefiting priority populations

This program does not have a quantified GHG emission benefit.

95 projects implemented

2023 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023

$0.3 million implemented

This program does not have a quantified GHG emission benefit.

7 full-time equivalent jobs reported

100% benefiting low-income communities and households