Community Investments Office

Updated 2026/11/10

Learn how the Air District’s Community Investments Office funds community-led projects that address the health impacts of air pollution and build economic resilience for a just transition away from the harmful effects of a fossil fuel-based economy.

Updated 2026/11/10

Announcement 

The Air District continues its commitment to reinvesting penalty funds in communities impacted by air pollution. Bay REPAIR Round 1 grant awardees have been selected.

Visit the Community Investments to Date page to learn more about approved projects and upcoming investments in Benicia, Richmond, and surrounding communities.

Updated 2026/11/10
  • How We Got Here
    Learn how Bay REPAIR was developed to reinvest funds in communities impacted by air pollution
     
  • Community Investments to Date
    Learn about recent investments
     
  • Funding Opportunities
    New funding opportunities, ways to share your input, and upcoming events
     
 

About the Community Investments Office

The Air District’s Community Investments Office (CIO) works with residents, community organizations, and other stakeholders to turn penalty and mitigation funds into community investments. Our team develops funding programs, supports applicants and grantees, and oversees grant agreements and project implementation.

What Is Bay REPAIR?

Bay REPAIR (Reinvesting Penalties for Air Improvement and Resilience) is the CIO’s program to reinvest penalty and mitigation funds in communities impacted by air pollution. It includes the Local Community Benefits Fund and the Regional Community Benefits Fund. Round 1 grants were awarded through the Local Community Benefits Fund to support projects serving Benicia, Richmond, and surrounding communities.

To date, enforcement actions have generated over $124 million for local and regional investments.

Whether you’re a community member, an organization seeking funding, or a peer agency, we invite you to explore our history, investments, and future opportunities. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, or contact us at communityinvestments@baaqmd.gov.

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Community Investments Office

communityinvestments@baaqmd.gov

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Last Updated: 2026/11/10