DEP-BAW-NOI-2026-AIR SENSOR GRANT-ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY
Federal opportunity from BAW00 - Bureau of Air and Waste • Department of Environmental Protection. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 00-00-00.
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**ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY** The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is issuing this grant opportunity for all tribal organizations, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and municipalities, in the Commonwealth, to receive up to five PurpleAir sensors at no cost to measure levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in outdoor air in their local communities for at least one year.
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The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is announcing a grant opportunity for tribal organizations, non-profits, community-based organizations, and municipalities within the Commonwealth to receive PurpleAir sensors. Up to five sensors can be acquired at no cost to monitor fine particulate matter (PM2.5) for at least one year. The response deadline is set for June 30, 2026, providing ample time for eligible entities to apply and enhance local air quality monitoring efforts.
MassDEP aims to distribute PurpleAir sensors to enhance community-based monitoring of air quality, specifically targeting fine particulate matter levels.
- Identify eligible organizations (tribal, non-profits, municipalities)
- Prepare communication for stakeholders regarding the grant announcement
- Create application processes for sensor distribution
- Develop outreach strategies for grant application encouragement
- Evaluate applications and allocate sensors accordingly
- Organizational credentials proving eligibility
- Statement of need for air quality monitoring
- Data utilization plan for the sensors
- Community engagement strategy
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- Specific guidelines for sensor installation and data reporting
- Any funding limitations or constraints
- Eligibility criteria details for municipalities
- Performance metrics for sensor usage
- Information on how grant success will be evaluated
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