Grant News

Local Authorities in England can apply for a share of £7 million in funding to make air quality improvements in their area and to meet their statutory duties under the Environment Act 1995.

The funding is being made available through the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Air Quality Grant which aims to help Local Authorities develop and implement measures to benefit schools, businesses and communities, and reduce the impact of polluted air on people’s health.

The criteria for this year’s grant period will prioritise three areas:

• Projects that reduce air pollution where there are nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exceedances;
• Projects focusing on improving public knowledge and information about air quality, including steps individuals can take to reduce their exposure to air pollution; and
• Projects that include measures to deal with particulate matter, which is the pollutant most harmful to human health.

Previous projects have included a digital education package to teach children and parents about the health impacts of pollution, and a community website to share air quality information and raise awareness with local residents and visitors.

The deadline for applications is midday on the 23rd September 2022.