Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
What does it fund?
The Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI) is designed to complement AB 617 statewide air monitoring activities by engaging communities beyond those currently selected under the Community Air Protection Program, by providing air monitoring data to fill existing gaps and support additional actions to reduce emissions and exposure.
How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?
Aclima and their subcontractors will conduct mobile monitoring of criteria pollutants, greenhouse gases, and toxic air contaminants in Community Air Protection Program Consistently Nominated AB 617 Communities (CNCs). At least 60% of monitoring must be conducted to benefit California Climate Investments priority populations.
A Project Expert Group has been formed and has co-developed a community engagement plan in partnership with Aclima. Following this community engagement plan, Aclima is also partnering with community-based organizations across the state to develop community air monitoring plan(s) (CAMPs).
The PEG will consists of 18 representatives from local air districts, community-based organizations, academia, and residents from overburdened communities. Ten out of the 18 member group live and work in pollution-overburdened communities.
An Air Quality Concerns Survey is also available for community members to report their air quality concerns for consideration as a part of this effort.
How do I access funds?
On June 14, 2024, CARB awarded a $26.88 million contract to Aclima, a California Public Benefit Corporation that specializes in hyperlocal air quality mapping and analysis, through a competitive solicitation process called a Request for Proposals.
Funding Timeline
The project held a virtual public kick-off meeting on September 17, 2024 and a Project Expert Group (PEG) has been formed to guide SMMI throughout the project period.
See the Frequently asked Questions document or visit the program website for more information.
Cumulative Statistics
As of November 30, 2024
$271,900 implemented
$271,900 benefiting priority populations
This program does not have a quantified GHG emission benefit.
1 project implemented