The PurpleAir Donation Program | April 2025

PurpleAir Donation Program Donation Program Applications
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Applications are open! Apply to the PurpleAir Donation Program by replying to this post and answering the questions below.

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Questions

Please take the time to answer the following questions with thought and care. Submissions with missing or incomplete information will not be considered. Any duplicate applications will be deleted.

  1. What type of organization best describes you? Common answers include individual(s), Community Groups, Non-Profits, Educators, Researchers, Businesses, and other.

  2. Describe your organization. In two to three sentences, tell us who you are and what you represent.

  3. Describe your project. In a short paragraph, talk about what you want to do with PurpleAir sensors. Your answer should consider why this project is important or unique, and what its impact will be.

  4. Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project? Our product page can be found here: Products – PurpleAir

DISCLAIMER: By replying with a submission below, you:

  1. Give PurpleAir the right to contact you about your submission both during and after this run of the donation program. By default, PurpleAir will use the email and name associated with your Discourse account to do so. Real names are not required, we would just like something to refer to you by. If you would like a different name or email associated with your submission, please send a private message to @Kieran
  2. Agree to share information and future updates about your Project with PurpleAir. This information may be used in blog or newsletter content.

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  1. What type of organization best describes you?

  2. Describe your organization.

  3. Describe your project.

  4. Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project?

The application period will close on Monday, May 26th 2025.

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Organization Description:
“We are passionate advocates for health and wellness, committed to exploring how environmental factors impact our well-being. Since 2018, we have been actively involved in air quality monitoring and public health awareness through various community groups and Telegram channels. We’ve recently started a new group focused on expanding our efforts to monitor air quality across various locations in the UK using advanced devices like PurpleAir sensors.”

Project Description:
“This project focuses on deploying PurpleAir sensors to monitor air quality across various urban locations in the UK. By collecting and sharing real-time air quality data, we aim to raise awareness about the effects of pollutants on health and encourage proactive measures for cleaner air. This initiative is unique in its community-driven approach to environmental health and aims to foster a more informed and health-conscious community.”

PurpleAir Model(s):
“We are interested in the PurpleAir Flex or Classic models. We would like to request 10 units to effectively cover multiple key areas for our project.”

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  1. What type of organization best describes you? Individual
  2. Describe your organization. I’m an individual, and a healthcare data analyst by trade, looking to fill in a gap in air quality data in my city.
  3. Describe your project. I live near a very busy freeway, and I’m looking to observe data and compare to a sensor that is running equidistant on the other side of said freeway, in order to see how prevailing winds might affect AQI over time (if at all).
  4. Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project? Any outdoor-compatible model - the PurpleAir Classic would suit my needs, and I’m just looking for one.
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  1. What type of organization best describes you? Individual and a business
  2. Describe your organization. We are a small winery in the world renowned Sonoma County, as well as we live in Atherton Ca, right next to Redwood City, often referred to as “Climate Best by Government Test”, we are very intertwined with nature and care deeply of air quality.
  3. Describe your project. With PurpleAir sensors, we want to monitor air quality both around our neighborhood and in our vineyard to see how pollution and environmental conditions might affect the health of our plants and the people working there. This project is important because it helps us learn how factors like nearby traffic or weather changes influence air quality in different locations. By comparing data from the neighborhood and vineyard, we can make more informed decisions about when to work outside and how to better care for the vineyard environment. Even on a small scale, this can help us protect both people and plants.
  4. Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project? Ideally 4 would work best all for our situation, 3 for our vineyard ( it is a big vineyard and would like to cover three locations) and one for our Atherton Home exterior.
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  • What type of organization best describes you?
    We are a 501c3 non-profit health organization, Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate.

  • Describe your organization.
    We work to educate, advocate and lead on air pollution and climate change issues in Montana. We teach in k-12 classes, universities, graduate schools, churches, communities, and at medical meetings when invited. We work closely with the press to increase news coverage. We are involved in a statewide coalition of organizations that work on air pollution and climate change. We monitor legislation and encourage members to provide testimony

  • Describe your project.
    Raise the Flag on Air Quality
    We have enrolled 61 sites in Montana to fly air quality flags, and for many of those, we also provided a purple air monitor that we purchased with previous grants. School science teachers and their students use the data and analyze them to meet high school science standards. We have had many newspaper write-ups on the facilities when they come on board. We also have some fire departments, clinics, and libraries on board.

We continue to recruit new facilities to fly the AQ flags in Montana. Because we emphasize rural and disadvantaged communities, they are usually some distance from an official air monitor (we only have about 35 in our entire, huge state). We can afford to provide flags and poles and written materials but not the PA monitors for new sites. Receiving some PA monitors would be a tremendous asset to our small organization to continue to educate communities about air pollution.

  • Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project?
    20 Purple Air Flex air monitors.
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  1. What type of organization best describes you? I am an individual who is working on building a strong community group in my area that raises awareness of potential environmental issues and takes appropriate action.
  2. Describe your organization. I am a concerned resident of West Michigan who is seeking to prove that aggregate mining has very serious consequences on our agricultural residential communities that are continually facing health concerns and environmental challenges due to the expansive presence of sand and gravel mines near homes and schools along with looming proposals for even more new mine permits. I have been working with neighboring residents to encourage our local leaders and decision-makers to thoroughly review all environmental impacts before approving mining permits.
  3. Describe your project. My goal is to use Purple Air Monitors to track the current and future air quality in select areas near current and proposed mines to provide accurate, real-time data that will help all of us understand the extent of the pollution caused by these mines. With this information, I can take informed action to address issues with our community leaders and protect our neighbors’ health, wellness, and livelihoods and advocate for necessary changes. Hopefully, this will become a pilot program that will be reproduced in other communities, and I would be happy to engage with others to help build their monitoring and reporting plan.
  4. Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project? I would like to start with at least 2-4 PurpleAir Classic Plus Monitors with power supplies, and my long-term plan would be to continue to build our network of monitors in the vicinity over time.
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Organization Type:
Community Group and Non-Profit

Organization Description:
The Franciscan Renewal Center (“the Casa”) is a nonprofit community founded in the Franciscan tradition, dedicated to spiritual growth, healing, and service. Through retreats, a faith community, educational programs, and outreach initiatives, we welcome individuals of all faiths who seek renewal, connection, and a deeper commitment to care for one another and the Earth.

Project Description:
The Franciscan Renewal Center respectfully seeks grant support to install PurpleAir sensors throughout our 25-acre campus in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Our campus serves a wide and diverse population, including elderly individuals and those with respiratory vulnerabilities. With real-time, localized air quality data, we will enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our visitors, staff, and surrounding community. This project directly aligns with our mission to live out the call to “care for our common home” as articulated in Laudato Si’. By integrating environmental data into our operations and public spaces, we aim to raise awareness about ecological responsibility within a faith-based context and encourage actionable stewardship.

Project Importance and Impact:
The installation of PurpleAir sensors would allow the Franciscan Renewal Center to model an innovative intersection of faith, science, and community care. The project is significant because it combines environmental monitoring with spiritual education, offering a visible sign of commitment to integral ecology. It will create safer conditions for our visitors — particularly those at greater health risk — and will serve as a public witness to the Catholic and Franciscan imperative to safeguard creation. This initiative is poised to impact not only the thousands of guests who visit the Casa annually but also the broader community through public data sharing and educational outreach.

Requested Equipment:
The Franciscan Renewal Center is seeking 2 PurpleAir Flex and 2 PurpleAir Touch sensors to ensure full and effective coverage of our campus and the surrounding neighborhood.

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  1. What type of organization best describes you?

Individual (concerned citizen)

  1. Describe your organization.

I’m a determined individual living in rural Western Maryland — population: a few humans, many deer, and zero air sensors. I may not have a lab coat :slightly_smiling_face:, but I have a rooftop, a strong Wi-Fi signal, and a love for clean air and good data.

  1. Describe your project.

Right now, the air quality data for Allegany County, Maryland and the surrounding areas is about as empty as our local shopping mall on a Tuesday afternoon — nonexistent. My project is simple: install a PurpleAir sensor to finally bring real-time air quality readings to our forgotten corner of Western Maryland. With no sensors within 40 - 50 miles, even one device would turn our situation from a big question mark into real information my community, researchers, and travelers could actually use. It’s time for us to stop flying blind when it comes to what we’re breathing!

  1. Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project?

One PurpleAir PA-II or PA-II-SD outdoor sensor with power plug if possible.

Thank you for taking the time to read my application.

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What type of organization best describes you?

We are a small independent environmental and human rights-focused team, composed of three core members operating between Kirkuk, Iraq and Toronto, Canada.

Describe your organization.

Shaghaf Team is a grassroots team dedicated to environmental advocacy and human rights. Our primary focus area is Kirkuk, Iraq, a city characterized by major oil production, gas flaring, emission intensive industrialization, and high levels of pollution. Our team focuses on environmental research, human rights, advocacy, raising public awareness, and policy reform.

Our team includes two locals from Kirkuk, as well as a passionate Canadian who has spent time living in Iraq. Altogether, we bring expertise in advanced sustainable design, just transition, environmental research, human rights, political economy, public health, and health sciences, with academic backgrounds at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels from institutions such as the University of Edinburgh, York University in Canada, and Kirkuk University. With this multidisciplinary foundation, we use our education, expertise, and both professional and lived experiences to inform and design evidence-based projects that generate critical data and fill epistemic gaps, while concurrently empowering our community in Kirkuk through advocacy and education.

In addition to environmental initiative we’re currently building on, we’ve previously worked with Norwegian Embassy and Al-Amal Association on successful human rights advocacy campaigns that affect vulnerable minorities in Iraq.

Describe your project.

We recently completed a preliminary study monitoring PM2.5 levels in the Almas Neighbourhood of Kirkuk through February and March, 2025. The results demonstrated high concentrations of fine particulate matter well above WHO daily and annual standards.

Building on this study, we aim to expand our monitoring by deploying additional sensors around the city to improve spatial coverage and identify pollution hotspots, tracking specific emission sources, while also empowering the community with much needed data about their air quality and the associated health implications of air pollution.

This is of vital importance due to a severe lack of air quality monitoring in Kirkuk. Despite being surrounded by oil production facilities, gas flaring, among other emission-intense industries, air quality issues have been systematically neglected due to political and economic interests.

While gas flaring is a major concern – with some flares located as close as 120 metres from residential areas – it is only one of many sources of air pollution in the city. The city is heavily reliant on private diesel generators, woven into every neighbourhood, often utilizing high-sulphur content diesel that releases significant emissions around residential and commercial spaces. Additionally, cement factories, brick kilns, waste burning, and agricultural burning all contribute to the city’s poor air quality.

With that in mind, we believe Kirkuk’s air pollution is fuelling a public health crisis, including rising cancer rates, and long-term socioeconomic implications. However, in the absence of official monitoring and publicly available data, it falls on us as a grassroots initiative to fill this critical epistemic gap. Through this project, we aim to empower our community with real knowledge about their environment, air quality, and advocate for accountability and policy reforms.

Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project?

We’re interested in any of the following sensors:

  • Classic SD Plus
  • Flex
  • Zen

Our primary requirement is for sensors that monitor PM2.5 and have data storage capabilities, especially with ability to retain data during unscheduled internet outages. Due to the infrastructure challenges we face in Kirkuk, internet disruptions lasting from minutes to hours can sometimes occur, thus, having offline storage capability would improve the reliability of our air quality monitoring.

Ideally, we’d like to deploy 5 to 10 sensors across the city to achieve meaningful spatial coverage and capture the varying PM2.5 levels between neighbourhoods. Nonetheless, we are flexible and would really appreciate any number of sensors donated that would help us with our initiative.

On behalf of Shaghaf Team, thank you to everyone who considers voting for us. Should we be selected, these air quality monitors will allow us to really make a lasting impact on the air quality monitoring landscape in Kirkuk, empowering the local community with critical data that can be used to drive meaningful change.

Chris Hammond
Co-Founder and Director of Shaghaf Team

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What type of organization best describes you? New Pond Farm Education Center (NPFEC) is a non-profit with the following mission: We inspire and educate each generation to become stewards of the land by championing conservation and sustainable farming practices to protect and preserve our natural world.

Describe your organization. NPFEC is a productive, working farm in Connecticut that importantly also provides an outstanding array of outdoor classrooms which include woodlands, wetlands (including the eponymous pond), an evolving scrub and shrub area, a pollinator meadow, rolling pastures, and a farm. The Science program facilitates student and community learning in Agriculture, Astronomy, Weather, Ornithology, Geology, Botany, Water and Air Quality, which it delivers through school field trips, adult lectures, family programs, children’s classes, and a summer camp. It is a comprehensive environmental teaching facility with a model working farm, offering many school programs and classes for children, teens, adults, and families.

Describe your project. Monitoring air quality can be a more critical component of environmental learning and Science programming at NPFEC, and for more fully delivering on our mission statement. We desire to modernize how we gather, analyze and act upon the data generated at the farm and supporting satellite locations, and air quality is a key contributor in this effort. Connecticut as a state has among the poorest air quality in the USA, and we are motivated at NPFEC to empower ourselves and our learners to monitor particle pollution in order to enhance environmental understanding and ultimately advocate for better air quality.

Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project? NPFEC has an ageing PurpleAir sensor at the farm that is failing. It was donated by a local patron and needs to be replaced. We would like to replace this sensor (with a PurpleAir Classic Plus sensor) and also would like to supplement it with a second one for deployment at one of the inner-city schools that we engage in outdoor learning experiences. This would enable NPFEC and learners to more effectively and directly learn about what drives poor air quality.

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What type of organization best describes you?
A group of individuals.

Describe your organization.
We are a group of individuals in our community who are increasingly concerned about the pollution in our area (rural Arkansas)

Describe your project.
The area we live in is a pollution monitor desert. We have a lot of agriculture that is using practices that affect many communities (mainly, burning of the fields). This method is not used in other areas as heavily as it is here. Doctors in our community have written letters and pleaded with the state to make changes but are continually met with resistance. One of the things we would like to do is to show the pollution levels around our community to inform and support the data. Our local hospitals have seasonal employees to cover the influx of patients in the fall when this burning occurs. We’d like to add data to support that.

Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project?
I’d like to start with 5-6 PurpleAir Classic Plus Monitors with power supplies. Hopefully, we can use these to get more traction.

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  1. I am an individual who is building up a community group to combat wood burning in our hamlet.
  2. My organization includes other individuals and possibly will include businesses who are like minded against both winter-heating wood burning as well as indiscriminate summer fire pit wood burning. I have suffered two winter seasons now, and others who we hope to bring forward are suffering too because of a few inconsiderate folks in our densely packed hamlet that choose to pollute the air with their wood burning, showing no concern for those on the other end of the chimney or downwind from the fire pit. We want to have a data driven approach to regulation of wood burning in our community, and Purple Air data, combined with wind data from our home weather stations, and pictures and video of chimney and fire pit smoke, will make that possible.
  3. The project will raise community awareness of the importance of air quality for health, and show definitively with hard data when the air is best, and when it is suffering. Adding more sensors to gather data on wood burning is very important to me because my health suffers every time my house fills with smoke at the hands of the neighbors burning wood. Those others I have been sharing with also are intrigued by the unique ability of using this data to make our case to the local government about the need for regulation. We agree that we can use this proof to get the local government to consider ordinances to regulate wood burning in the hamlet proper. Just having a bunch of us show up at town meetings saying we are waking up choking on smoke is one thing, but being able to prove that, for instance, at 1:14 AM on Wednesday there was a spike of 174 on the AQI and for 15 minutes it was in the red and purple, lends immense credibility to our arguments and might help us ban wood burning altogether among our densely placed houses. This undertaking of using AQI sensor data to raise awareness of the dangers of wood smoke as documented on the EPA website (Health and Environmental Effects of Particulate Matter (PM) | US EPA) could set a precedent for other community activists looking to protect the environment on a micro level in their own communities. Combining the Purple Air AQI 2.5 numbers with data from our home weather stations that log wind speed and direction will allow us to pinpoint those polluting the air now, and later if we are fortunate enough with the help of AQI data proof to get regulations outlawing burning in close proximity, we can use the gathered data to enforce the regulations.
  4. I personally love my Zen I’ve owned the last 3 months, with its bright color coded lighting that gives instant feedback on air quality, and it surely is great advertising for Purple Air to all driving by, but as the most expensive sensor I would not expect you to want to give any as donations. For the project I think any of the outdoor models would be fine, preferably the ones that allow SD logging too so we can get at the data for building up reports for our outreach. If you could donate 3 sensors now, that
    would be a big start and really put our town on the map for all to see, and would likely lead to people purchasing sensors for their properties too.
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I am a startup honey bee farmer and my mom is a science teacher so this would have dual use. I’m just looking for a unit to be kept outside to monitor pollution in my local area and see its effects on honeybees.

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Organization Description
I am a dedicated community advocate based in Glendale, Arizona, with a focus on environmental health and public awareness. Since 2024, I have been actively involved in local initiatives aimed at monitoring and improving air quality. My efforts include collaborating with neighborhood groups, participating in environmental workshops, and promoting awareness about the health impacts of air pollution. Most recently, I am working to create a mini Dark Sky community within the city of Glendale. I am committed to leveraging technology, promoting it as an easy way to better understand air quality and community engagement to foster a healthier environment for all residents.

Project Description
The primary objective of this project is to address the noticeable gap in air quality monitoring within our ZIP code area of Glendale, Arizona, particularly south of Northern Avenue. This region is characterized by a diverse and growing population. The area also experiences environmental challenges, including elevated levels of particulate matter (PM10) due to dust and other pollutants. By deploying two PurpleAir Zen sensors in strategic locations within our zip code, the project aims to collect real-time air quality data, identify pollution hotspots, and engage the community in environmental stewardship. The data collected will be shared with local health departments, schools, and community organizations to inform public health initiatives and policy decisions. This project not only fills a critical data gap but also empowers residents with the information needed to take proactive measures in protecting their health.

PurpleAir Model(s)
Two PurpleAir Zen sensors for this project. The Zen model’s advanced features and reliability make it ideal for continuous monitoring in residential areas. These sensors will be installed in publicly accessible locations to maximize data collection and community engagement.

Additional Justification

  • Community Health Concerns: The our area has a significant number of residents with health conditions that can be exacerbated by poor air quality, such as asthma and other respiratory issues.
  • Educational Opportunities: Local schools can integrate the data into their science curricula, promoting STEM education and environmental awareness among students.
  • Policy Development: Real-time data can assist city planners and policymakers in making informed decisions regarding environmental regulations and urban development.
  • Climate Resilience: Understanding local air quality patterns contributes to broader climate resilience strategies, especially in areas prone to heatwaves and droughts.

By implementing this project, we aim to create a model for community-driven environmental monitoring that can be replicated in other underserved areas. The deployment of PurpleAir Zen sensors in our area will not only provide valuable data but also foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among residents towards their environment.

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  1. What type of organization best describes you?
    Non-profit -
    We are a grassroots non-profit environmental organisation from India working in the Greater Himalayas. Our work focuses on protecting the fragile environment of these giant mountains and building capacity in indigenous communities to address local environmental challenges.

  2. Describe your organization.
    Our organisation, Zero Waste Ladakh, works in one of the highest inhabited places in the world, Ladakh. This region is located at a staggering average elevation of 3500 metres above sea level. It has become a climate change hotspot in recent decades and experiencing its negative impacts firsthand. Furthermore, infrastructural growth and tourism have wreaked havoc on the ecology and biodiversity of the region. Our objective as an organisation is to bring to light the environmental issues of this remote and understudied region and to develop solutions that are tailored to the local context. We work together with local authorities and communities in the fields of environmental research, public awareness, policy advocacy, on-ground waste management projects, skill training and more. More information about our organisation can be found at www.zerowasteladakh.com.

  3. Describe your project.
    We would like to initiate a project to monitor the air quality of Leh and Kargil, the two major cities of Ladakh region. With the cities growing at an exponential rate, air pollution is emerging as a concern. There are no government air quality monitoring stations or devices yet to generate data on air quality, making it difficult for both the government and civil society organisations to propose projects to reduce air pollution. To cite an example, there is no air quality monitoring device installed at the Waste Incinerators in the two cities, though the incinerators are located in the heart of the city, compelling residents to inhale the polluted air. As both of these cities are surrounded by high mountains and glaciers, the impact of air pollution is not limited to local communities but extends to rapid melting of glaciers and loss of biodiversity. We would, therefore, like to set up a robust system for continuous air quality monitoring in the two cities by installing a network of PurpleAir sensors. By tracking the ambient air quality, we intend to make the data on air quality available to both the government and the public. We plan to educate the local community, and push for better policies and new projects to safeguard public health and the environment. Our project would be the first of its kind in the Indian Himalayan region and can serve as an example for others.

  4. Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project?
    To effectively monitor the air quality of our project sites with higher spatial resolution, we would like to request 10 units of PurpleAir Zen and 20 units of PurpleAir Flex. With the help of these 30 sensors, we would be able to cover the two cities and generate the much-needed data to support our future actions to curb air pollution in the High Himalayas.

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1. What type of organization best describes you?

I am an individual residing in Bangladesh with a strong personal interest in environmental issues and a passion for leveraging technology to create positive change within my community.

2. Describe your organization.

As an individual tech enthusiast in Bangladesh deeply concerned about the escalating environmental pollution in my country, I am driven by a personal mission to raise awareness about this critical issue. My current focus is on air quality, particularly given Dhaka’s reputation as one of the world’s most polluted cities and lack of monitoring in other regions, especially rural areas.

3. Describe your project.

My project aims to bridge the significant gap in air quality monitoring coverage in Bangladesh by deploying PurpleAir sensors in both an urban and a rural location. While some sensors exist in densely polluted Dhaka, vast areas, particularly rural regions, remain unmonitored. By establishing these initial two monitoring points and displaying the data on the PurpleAir map, my goal is to provide a stark visual comparison of air quality between these contrasting environments. This tangible data will serve as a powerful tool to educate and raise awareness among the general public about the reality of air pollution and its potential variations across different geographical settings. I believe that witnessing this data firsthand will make people more conscious of their environmental impact and encourage more responsible practices.

4. Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project?

For this initial phase of my project, I am interested in receiving at least two PurpleAir sensors to establish monitoring sites in two or more distinct locations (urban and rural area). Ideally, I am looking for any outdoor air quality sensor model that is reliable and designed for long-term environmental monitoring. If available, a model that also incorporates basic weather station functionalities would be highly valuable in providing a more comprehensive understanding of the environmental conditions.

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  1. What type of organization best describes you?
    We are a non-profit low-power community FM radio station serving the city of Folsom, California and surrounding areas near Sacramento, CA.
  2. Describe your organization.
    We are a non-profit radio station serving the Folsom area. The station’s format is a mixture of music, local news, and local events.
  3. Describe your project.
    We are a community radio station serving an area of roughly 100,000+ people. The station’s format includes news, and in an area known for its outdoor activities, yet impacted greatly by wildfire smoke, we would love to broadcast real time air quality updates for the listening community since we are often impacted.
  4. Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project?
    Either the Purpleair Zen, PurpleAir Classic, or any other outdoor monitor, as we want to be able to inform the local community (over the radio airwaves) of unhealthy air conditions to help them make the best real-time decisions for their health.
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  1. The name of the institution is the Laboratoire de physique et chimie de l’environnement (LPCE) based in Burkina Faso. We are an academic institution working in the field of environmental sciences.
  2. We train Master’s and PhD students in all fields related to the environment, energy and ecomaterials in Burkina faso. We work to raise awareness of the damaging effects of atmospheric pollution on human health. We work on waste management and recovery.
  3. This project aims to enhance air quality in Burkina Faso’s largest cities, Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso, by collecting new data on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and developing strategies to reduce pollution. As urban areas in Burkina Faso expand rapidly, more residents are exposed to the harmful effects of air pollution, including diseases like lung cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and respiratory disorders. The current lack of modern equipment and adequate funding hampers effective air quality monitoring. To address this, the project will deploy advanced PM2.5 sensors across municipal councils in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso for a year-long data collection period. These sensors will track PM2.5 levels, allowing for analysis of temporal variations and risk assessments. The data will help identify pollution sources and guide the creation of strategies to improve air quality. Key steps include planning meetings with local stakeholders, sensor installation, data analysis, and publicly sharing results. The project aims to promote cleaner practices among residents, such as reducing open waste burning and maintaining vehicles regularly, and to recommend policy changes like improved waste management, better road conditions, and stricter vehicle emission standards. Additionally, it will help policymakers plan and organize major national-scale events, such as Christmas and New Year celebrations, Youth Day (February 11th), Labour Day (May 1st), National Unity Day (May 20th), and the school year start (September). By influencing both individual behaviours and public policies, the project aims to create healthier, more sustainable urban environments in Burkina Faso.
  4. We need 30 Purple Air Flex air monitors.
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  1. What type of organization best describes you?

Community Groups Volunteering.

We are a non-profit grassroots organization that works to support various grassroots organizations such as environmental roundtables, community aqueducts, small schools, etc.

  1. describe your organization

Environmental roundtables in Colombia are civil society organizations with a socio-environmental emphasis whose functions are varied and depend on the local characteristics of each municipality or locality. They generally focus on environmental training, education, environmental assessments, environmental problem management, citizen participatory research (citizen science), and relations with the State for the management of territorial processes, among others.

Environmental roundtables do not receive financial support from the State, which is why they are largely autonomous. However, they almost always have financial weaknesses that limit their actions and require not only strong citizen participation but also extensive volunteer work. In this case, the requested equipment is intended to implement air quality monitoring processes, which would be managed by volunteer professionals linked to environmental roundtables and other social organizations.

  1. Describe your project

The data captured by the device will contribute to environmental education and awareness processes in several areas that suffer air quality impacts in municipalities in the metropolitan area of ​​the Aburrá Valley, but will also serve to provide scientific support to citizen efforts demanding better air quality within the framework of a citizen network called “Air and Public Health Network” which is also a voluntary effort. And will also contribute to gathering information for a local environmental observatory of a community nature, 100% participatory and voluntary, but with high technical value that allows managing solutions with the municipal State.

  1. Which PurpleAir model(s) are you interested in and how many would you want for your project?

Preferably Flex or Zen models, but Classic Plus will also work. Hopefully three sensors.

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Thank you for supporting us. Remember, we’re a community organization without government assistance, but with over 15 years of experience conducting environmental monitoring.