Air Quality Grant FY 2022-2023

Air Quality Grant Scheme is open to all Local Authorities in England to apply for grant funding to address local air quality issues. Funding will be awarded under S31 of the Local Government Act 2005.

Lot 1

o Local authorities who can demonstrate the project will benefit local areas where there are or are projected to be pollutant exceedances.

o A local authority’s compliance with the various LAQM reporting requirements. Failure to provide information to demonstrate accordance with the LAQM reporting requirements may adversely affect the ability to gain funding.

o Projects that reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions.

o Innovative projects that can improve local air quality backed by robust evidence and designed to share best practice.

o Local authorities which have a have a Smoke Control Area (for PM projects).

o Projects that support the government objective to 1) Raise awareness about domestic burning and/or 2) Reduce the impact of domestic burning of wood and coal, the single largest contributors of harmful particulate matter (PM) emissions.

o Projects that improve knowledge and information about air quality and steps individuals can take to reduce their exposure to air pollution