The AB 617 Public School Air Filtration Program reduces exposure to harmful air pollutants in public schools within AB 617 Communities. Up to $13.7 million from the Community Air Protection (CAP) funds is available to install and/or maintain air filtration systems at public schools within AB 617 Communities. South Coast AQMD encourages eligible public schools, school districts, and their vendors to apply for funding under this program. To determine whether a public school is eligible for funding, please search the school address to ensure it is within the community boundaries linked below.
Funding for school in ELABHWC, SBM, SELA and WCWLB will receive higher priority. Public schools within these four communities will be prioritized based on the school prioritization lists by community below.
To apply for funding, please download and complete the application, which is available at PA2025-01 Public School Air Filtration
Please follow the application instructions for completion and submittal.
All applications must be received by no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday,
December 20, 2024
Program Development and Other Information
CAP funds support the AB 617 Public School Air Filtration Program. Before its release, the California Air Resources Board approved a project plan for the AB 617 Public School Air Filtration Program, allowing the use of CAP funds for public school air filtration. South Coast AQMD staff developed the project plan through a public process with community input on the program's budget and eligibility requirements. The project plan is available below.
Program Outreach
South Coast AQMD staff has met with school district staff in AB 617 Communities to inform them about the AB 617 Public School Air Filtration Program. We encourage AB 617 Community Steering Committees and residents to share this webpage and the flyer below with local schools.
Contact Information
Please submit comments and question to schoolairfiltration@aqmd.gov