Air Resources Board

Description:the Agreement Provides Funding Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to the California Air Resources Board (carb). Specifically, Carb Will Deploy New and Real-time Air Quality Sensors to Tribal and Disadvantaged Communities for Continuous Measurement of PM, BC, Vocs, and Other Gases. This Agreement Provides Full Federal Funding in the Amount of $55,914. Preaward Costs Are Approved Back to 10/1/2024. Refer to Terms and Conditions. Activities:the Activities Include Procurement of Lower-cost Air Quality Sensors; Training Staff, Disadvantaged Communities, and Tribal Groups on Instrument Operation; and Deployment of Sensors to Increase the Existing Sensor Network. Subrecipient:no Subawards Are Included in This Assistance Agreement.outcomes:the Anticipated Deliverables Include Deployment of Air Quality Sensors In/near Low-income or Disadvantaged Communities; Near Real-time Air Quality Data Availability for Low-income or Disadvantaged Communities; Development of Trainings and Outreach Materials; and Development of Quality Assurance/quality Control Documentation to Guide Air Quality Sensor Usage. the Expected Outcomes Include Increased Community Awareness and Education; Increased Access to Information So That Community Members Can Understand Air Quality in Their Community; and Increased Number Sensors Deployed in Low-income and Disadvantaged Communities. the Intended Beneficiaries Include Residents in Central and Southern California.