Funding Opportunities

Technology Advancement Program (TAP)

Port of Los Angeles Zero-Emission Truck Voucher Incentive Program (Voucher Program)

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) administers a number of grant funding programs targeted at reducing air emissions. Possible eligible sources categories vary by program, as noted below.

 

The AQIP is a semi-annual program that uses funding from companies that choose to "buy-out" of the Rule 2202 Rideshare Program. Funding is allocated to projects that cost-effectively reduce emissions to offset those that would otherwise be reduced by increased rideshare efforts.

 

AB 2766 authorized a $4 per vehicle surcharge on annual vehicle registration fees. Of this fee, thirty cents of every dollar is deposited by the SCAQMD in a discretionary account (the "Discretionary Fund") to be used to implement or monitor programs to reduce motor vehicle air pollution. To determine which projects should be funded by the Discretionary Fund, AB 2766 called for the creation of the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC), which implements an annual work program to allocate funding on a competitive basis. Approximately $12 to $15 million annual funding is available for this program for a number of different funding programs, including categories for on- and off-road vehicles and equipment operating at ports.

 

Carl Moyer Program Multi District Project Solicitation

The Carl Moyer Program is CARB-administered grant program implemented in partnership with local air districts, including SCAQMD, to fund the replacement of older "dirty" engines or to cover the incremental cost of purchasing cleaner-than-required engines and vehicles. Only emissions reductions that are surplus to regulatory requirements are eligible for Carl Moyer funding.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) administers and tracks a number of grant funding and other market-based incentive programs targeted at reducing air emissions. Possible Eligible Source Categories include HDV, HC, CHE and OGV.

 

Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP)

Eligible Source Categories: HDV
The HVIP program is a CARB funded voucher program, administered by CALSTART, plays a crucial role in the deployment of zero-emission and near-zero-emission technologies. HVIP accelerates commercialization by providing point-of-sale vouchers to make advanced vehicles more affordable. HVIP is a first-come first-served incentive program.

 

Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP)

The EFMP was approved by AB118 legislation to supplement California’s existing vehicle retirement program, referred to as the Consumer Assistance Program. The Consumer Assistance Program is designed to improve air quality by allowing consumers to retire a qualified vehicle at any time for any reason. Approximately $30 million is available annually through 2015 to fund the EFMP via a $1 increase in vehicle registration fees. The program is jointly administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair for vehicle retirement and SCAQMD for vehicle replacement.

 

Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program

Proposition 1B, the $1 billion Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program, is a partnership between CARB and the Port that aims to reduce air pollution and associated health risk from freight movement along California’s trade corridors. The Port applies to CARB for funding, and then offers financial incentives to owners of equipment used in freight movement to upgrade to cleaner technologies. Projects funded under the program must achieve emission reductions not otherwise required by law or regulation.

EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicle Project

Eligible Source Categories: HDV infrastructure
The EnergIIZE (Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission) Commercial Vehicles Project is working to improve community health by reducing air pollution from harmful diesel emissions, while helping commercial fleets and industry partners meet California’s climate goals. Funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC), project funding will provide the infrastructure needed to support the transition of old, polluting medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) equipment to zero-emission battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
 

The U.S. EPA provides grant funding opportunities on an ongoing basis for a variety of environmental improvement programs. Funding programs are available through EPA Region 9, which includes California, or through the U.S. EPA, applicable nationwide. Possible eligible source categories include HDV, HC, CHE and OGV.

 

Diesel Emissions Reduction Program (DERA)

Created under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, DERA gives the U.S. EPA new grant and loan authority for promoting diesel emission reductions and authorizing appropriations. Each year DERA solicits proposals nationwide for projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure. Total funding each year for this competitive opportunity is distributed across all EPA regions.

 

West Coast Collaborative

The West Coast Collaborative (Collaborative) is a partnership of federal, state, and local government, the private sector, and environmental groups committed to reducing diesel emissions along the West Coast. The Collaborative administers and tracks a number of grant funding programs in different sectors targeted at reducing air emissions.