A proposed grant program in Connecticut would help districts pay for HVAC and other indoor air quality upgrades to school buildings.
Governor Ned Lamont said in a news release that the proposal is necessary to help schools make infrastructure upgrades to combat the effects of Covid-19.
The proposal calls for spending $90 million in relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
The program would require local governments to provide matching funds to receive a grant.
Examples of eligible projects:
- Replacing, upgrading, or repairing boilers and other heating and ventilation components
- Replacing controls and technology systems related to HVAC operations
- Installing or upgrading air conditioning or ventilation systems
- Other similar work approved by the commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services
