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The Air District is announcing the availability of $750,000 through the James Cary Smith Community Grant Program for community groups, neighborhood associations, and nonprofits to participate in decisions that impact their environment and health. 

The Air District is announcing the launch of its 2022 James Cary Smith Community Grant Program, which is funding more than 30 community groups and nonprofit organizations to engage community members in decisions that impact their air quality and health.

Learn about the Air District's efforts with community leaders from Richmond, North Richmond, and San Pablo to develop a Community Air Monitoring Plan.

The Air District is offering grants of up to $2,500 to public K-12 school teachers as well as student and parent leaders to increase understanding of air quality and climate issues in school communities. 

The Air District is announcing the development of a pollution reduction plan that will help improve local air quality and health in Bayview Hunters Point/Southeast San Francisco.

The Air District will host a signing ceremony for mayors, city and county government officials, and leaders of industry and business from all over the world who commit to going diesel free by signing the Statement of Purpose to cut diesel use to zero by 2033. 

The Air District has organized a conference entitled, Climate Forward Bay Area: A Leadership Forum, that will be held on October 13 and 14 at the Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco. Technology, government, NGO and industry leaders are invited to register and participate in this forum by sharing ideas and approaches to reducing local greenhouse gases while maintaining the Bay Area's economic viability.

Conference Brings Bay Area Leaders Together to Accelerate Regional Climate Action

Aug 24, 2021 ... NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2021 CONTACT: Erin DeMerritt, (415) 517-4147 Air District’s James Cary Smith Community Grant Program empowers Bay Area community ...

May 16, 2022 ... NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2022 CONTACT: Tina Landis, 415-940-3585 Air District’s James Cary Smith Community Grant Program empowers Bay Area community leaders ...

BAY AREA LEADERS CONVENE IN SAN FRANCISCO TO TAKE ACTION LOCALLY FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION

Jan 8, 2024 ... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 8, 2024 CONTACT: communications@baaqmd.gov Air District partners with community leaders in Bayview Hunters Point/Southeast San Francisco to develop plan that ...

The Air District’s leadership team oversees its operations, supports its mission, and guides its approach to managing and improving air quality in the Bay Area.

Jun 30, 2021 ... AGENDA: 4 Community Power Building & Policy Advocacy CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Roxanne Carrillo Garza, MSW, Senior Director BAAQMD Community Equity, Health and Justice Committee Meeting: July 1, ...

Jun 29, 2021 ... AGENDA: 4 Community Power Building & Policy Advocacy CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Roxanne Carrillo Garza, MSW, Senior Director BAAQMD Community Equity, Health and Justice Committee Meeting: July 1, ...

Jun 28, 2021 ... AGENDA: 4 Community Power Building & Policy Advocacy CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Roxanne Carrillo Garza, MSW, Senior Director BAAQMD Community Equity, Health and Justice Committee Meeting: July 1, ...

Jul 22, 2025 ... The Bay Area Air District’s James Cary Smith Community Grant Program Cycle 2 Project Summaries (Grant Term: July 2025 – July 2028) Awardees are listed in alphabetical order. For additional ...

Sep 10, 2018 ... MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2018 CONTACT: Tom Flannigan, 415-215-7212 Signing ceremony for United Against GHGs - Diesel Free by ’33 Day-long conference ...

Jun 25, 2020 ... AD HOC COMMITTEE ON EQUITY, ACCESS, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEMBERS DAVINA HURT – CHAIR JOHN BAUTERS JOHN GIOIA CAROLE GROOM TYRONE JUE NATE MILEY KATIE RICE MARK ROSS SHAMANN WALTON LORI ...

Dec 6, 2017 ... NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 6, 2017 CONTACT: Ralph Borrmann, Air District - 415.749.4900 Annual youth conference encourages action for clean air Free Youth for ...