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Community Investments Office
Learn about the Air District’s newly established Community Investments Office and the plan to implement programs that direct funding to communities most impacted by air pollution.
The Air District established a new Community Investments Office to develop and manage tailored programs for funding streams generated by penalties and related funds.
In 2024, the Air District Board of Directors approved the Community Benefits Penalty Funds Policy to create an opportunity to direct significant resources back into the communities where air quality violations occurred. This penalty funds policy and related settlement funds have generated over $124 million for local and regional projects. The Air District is working on developing new approaches that actively engage affected communities in fund distribution, ensuring that community needs are prioritized.
Dear Bay Area Community
The Air District is preparing to invest millions in Bay Area communities impacted by air pollution to enhance public health, environmental quality, and community well-being. This funding comes from penalties collected from industry and businesses that violate Air District regulations.
Learn more about these funds: Community Investments Overview
Estimada comunidad del Área de la Bahía:
El Distrito del Aire del Área de la Bahía se prepara para invertir millones de dólares en las comunidades del Área de la Bahía afectadas por la contaminación del aire para mejorar la salud pública, la calidad ambiental y el bienestar de la comunidad.
Obtenga más información sobre estos fondos: Descripción de las Inversiones Comunitarias
Stay Informed
To ensure that the investments are aligned with community needs, staff will actively engage with local leaders, community-based organizations, businesses, and residents. This collaborative approach will involve regular consultations, public meetings, and transparent decision-making processes, ensuring community members have a direct input on how funds are allocated.
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Penalty Assessments
For more information about agreements to resolve notices of violation, visit the Air District's Penalties and Settlements web page.
Last Updated: 9/26/2025