How to Apply for COVID Pandemic Funding Assistance for Indoor Air Quality and Where to Find Funding
The $900 billion federal funding bill passed by the U.S. Congress during the closing days of 2020 opens doors of opportunity for many Americans taking an economic hit due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Allocated dollars for small businesses, schools, daycare centers, and healthcare providers is meant to help ease the financial burden and allow organizations to implement necessary COVID-19 mitigation strategies to stabilize our communities. COVID-19 relief funding outlined in the CARES Act can be used to purchase commercial indoor air purification systems like ISO-Aire. Our portable HEPA air purifier units are built with proven medical-grade components and are already working help facilities open safely by capturing and destroying 99.99% of airborne germs and pollutants.
For organizations looking to apply for funding to bring clean indoor air into buildings, classrooms, restaurants or fitness centers, not everyone has time to read through the 5,000-plus page bill. Below is a breakout of a few package highlights by category with links to resources:
EDUCATION: As schools and universities work to resume in-class and on-campus learning, ensuring classrooms are protected with clean air is essential. The bill includes $54.3 billion in emergency relief funds for K-12 schools, including facility repairs and improvements in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to improve indoor air quality. The bill also allocates $22.7 billion for colleges and universities as part of the CARES Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Read how we’ve helped Legacy Christian Academy in Andover, Minn. remain open with in-person learning.
CHILD CARE —The bill includes $10 billion to support childcare providers and enabling them to open safely. Our ISO-Aire™ team has worked closely with Green Meadows Schoolhouse in Lewis Center, Ohio to deliver purified air into the school’s isolation room. And our partners at Tiny Tots and Little Tykes updated their entire school facility with integrated ISO-Aire™ clean air technology solutions.
BUSINESSES — Relief for businesses is extensive at $284 billion that ranges from Payroll Protection Program loans to Economic Injury Disaster Loans. The bill set aside $15 billion for struggling live event entertainment and arts venues looking to step up COVID safety measures. In addition to masks, limited occupancy, and safe spacing, purified indoor air is an essential piece of the mitigation puzzle.
HEALTH CARE – For skilled nursing facilities, long term care residences, out-patient clinics and other healthcare organizations, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department has a toll-free phone number – 866-569-3522 – to answer questions about the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. Find information about the COVID-19 grant opportunities and guidance here and a site specifically for providers is located here. ISO-Aire™ units are protecting residents at many nursing homes and senior living facilities across the country.
For more information on how ISO-Aire™ can offer clean air solutions for your business, school, daycare facility, place of worship, or home, contact us at info@iso-aire.com or call 651-265-0605.
The CARE Act funds can be used to purchase an ISO-Aire HEPA air purifier, a commercial-grade air purification unit that provides up to 3 levels of air cleaning technology.