{"id":35783,"date":"2023-08-07T10:17:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T09:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=35783"},"modified":"2023-08-07T10:17:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T09:17:30","slug":"uk-government-commits-6m-to-improve-air-quality-in-local-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/uk-government-commits-6m-to-improve-air-quality-in-local-communities\/35783\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Government commits \u00a36m to improve air quality in local communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

The government has unlocked a further \u00a36m in funding for a new round of Air Quality Grants, which will improve air quality in local communities.<\/h2>\n

Local authorities can now apply for a share of the funding to deliver projects to improve air quality in local communities.<\/p>\n

The annual Air Quality Grants<\/a> help councils develop and implement measures to benefit schools, businesses and communities and reduce the impact of air pollution on people\u2019s health. Since 2010, more than \u00a353m has been awarded across more than 500 projects through the scheme.<\/p>\n

Funding will be prioritised towards projects which:<\/p>\n