Community Engagement for the California Satellite Methane Project: Third-Party Administrator Grant Solicitation

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is inviting applications for the Community Engagement for the California Satellite Methane Project. This competitive grant, totaling $4.75 million, seeks third-party administrators to facilitate community understanding of methane pollution and the project's data. The initiative spans three regions: San Joaquin Valley, northern California, and southern California. The goal is to provide technical assistance and engage communities in addressing methane emissions and improving air quality.

The California Air Resources Board
CARB is charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and developing programs and actions to fight climate change. From requirements for clean cars and fuels to adopting innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, California has pioneered a range of effective approaches that have set the standard for effective air and climate programs for the nation, and the world.
Community Engagement for the California Satellite Methane Project: Third-Party Administrator Grant Solicitation
The California Air Resources Board is pleased to announce a competitive grant solicitation for one or more Grantees to serve as third-party administrator(s) (3PA) for the California Satellite Methane Community Engagement Project. There is a total of $4.75 million available across three regions and potential 3PAs are invited to apply for one or more region(s). The three regions are the San Joaquin Valley region, a region that includes northern California outside the San Joaquin Valley, and a region that includes southern California outside the San Joaquin Valley.
Description
The CalSMP Community Engagement Project aims to provide technical assistance to communities to support understanding of the science of methane as a pollutant, how the CalSMP works to reduce emissions, and the data from the project, and to engage the community on information needs.