Grant Funding and Resources for Community-Based Organizations

Learn about applying for government grants, and about past cycles of the James Cary Smith Community Grant Program.

Public Funding Resources

The Air District, in partnership with a consultant team, hosted a workshop on May 14, 2024, that aimed to demystify public funding in order to help community groups assess their interest, capacity and fit for applying for federal and state grant opportunities. This workshop covered topics such as what to consider before applying and where to access pro bono resources, tools, and technical assistance. The workshop did not provide information about applying for Air District grants.

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Cycle 1 of the Refocused JCS Community Grant Program

During the inaugural three-year cycle of the refocused James Cary Smith Community Grant Program, from 2022 to 2025, the Air District awarded grants of up to $100,000 per project per year to fund strategies that leverage the power of community members to fully participate in decisions that impact their environment and health. The Air District prioritized applications for projects located in communities awaiting Assembly Bill 617 designation, or projects based in communities with an overall score of 70 to 100 in CalEnviroScreen 4.0.

The application period for Cycle 1 of the James Cary Smith Community Grant Program application period opened on August 25, 2021, and closed on October 1, 2021. For more information, please see the following materials:    

The Air District hosted two informational webinars for prospective applicants during the application period. Please see the following materials for more information: 

 

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communitygrants@baaqmd.gov

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Last Updated: 9/26/2024