PEV DAC Call for Projects

The Plug-in Electric Vehicle Collaborative’s Disadvantaged Communities Committee (PEV DAC) has published a grant application template and called for regional projects to be submitted. The template contains:
  • The 7 criteria that must be met, information about the applicant and project site
  • Additional information is also available to assist applicants
Template Here
Grant Application Preparedness Plan Here
Toolkit Here
Eligibility Map Here
Using this template is an excellent way to organize your resources and partners for any transportation grant that may come along.

Grants accepting applications

Sacramento Air District Incentive Programs Currently Open
  • Community CarShare Program (Car-sharing program to benefit disadvantaged communities in the greater Sacramento area)
  • Clean Cars 4 All ( Helping low-income Sacramento County residents get a new mobility option when they turn in an old vehicle for scrap)
Read more Here

VW Mitigation Fund ZEV Transit & Shuttle Bus Funding
  • $130M Opened on 10/31/22 at 2pm
  • Funding awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
Read more Here

VW Zero-Emission Freight and Marine (ZEFM) Grant Fund Open
  • $20M Available
  • First-come, First-served basis until funding is exhausted 
  • Stacking with CORE Allowed
  • Eligible equipment includes forklifts (>8,000#) Airport GSE, Terminal Tractors, Ferries/Tug Repowers, Shore Power & More
Read more Here

Consumer Electronics Battery Recycling, Reprocessing, and Battery Collection DE-FOA-0002897
  • $125 million;
  • Funding projects focusing on recycling of electronics batteries and battery-containing devices;
  • Increasing consumer participation in the recycling of batteries and battery-containing devices;
  • Full applications due 11/29
Read more Here
 
CARB Clean Transportation and Planning Funding Grants
  • $32.65 million available to fund planning, clean transportation, and supporting projects
  • Community-based organizations, local governments, public schools and tribes are eligible
  • Full Phase applications due November 3, 2023
Read more Here
 
2023 DERA Announced
  • Diesel Emission Reduction Act for 2023
  • $115M to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines
  • Applications due by December 1, 2023
Read more Here

Energy Future Grants (EFG)
  • $27 in financial assistance
  • Advance clean energy innovation to improve energy affordability
  • Goal - 50 multi-agency teams of 3 to 4 cities, counties, states, tribes
  • Can include innovative planning in the power, transportation, and/or building sectors.
  • Applications due by 9/30/23
Read more Here
 
CARB Solicitation for Adult Education & Vocational School ZEV Technology Training
  • Develop new or strengthen existing workforce training and development programs
  • Increase awareness of Zero-Emission Vehicle training, education, and jobs
  • Projects must benefit a California-based, accredited, non-profit adult education or vocational school
  • Programs should focus on working with and enrolling students from priority populations
  • All work must be completed March 31, 2026
  • Applications close October 27
Read more Here

Innovative Small E-Fleet (ISEF) Funding
  • $83M set aside for ISEF within the HVIP Program
  • Incentives for small fleets that seek to deploy battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell trucks
  • Fleets with < 20 trucks and <$15M annual revenue (NGOs are exempt from the revenue cap)
  • Program runs until all funds are allocated 
Read more Here
 
El Dorado Air District EV & EVSE Incentives: The El Dorado Air District has a $599 “Drive Clean” incentive for El Dorado County residents who buy an EV (pre-approval is required) and they are developing a $300 “CHARGE” incentive for home EVSE.
Read more Here

Rent a BrightDrop ZEVO 600 EV Step Van for $25/day
  • Fleets with 20 or fewer vehicles and annual revenue less than $15M are eligible
  • BrightDrop EVO 600 specs
    • GVWR: 9,900# using GM's Ultimum Batteries
    • Range: Up to 250 miles - Max Charge Rate: 170 mi/hr
    • Payload: 1,400# - Cargo Volume: 615 cu.ft.
    • Wheelbase: 183" - Overfall Length: 290"
Interested Fleets Contact the Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition

CEC $38M for EVSEs in Low-income and DAC Communities
  • Rebates are available for installations by businesses, nonprofits, tribes and public entities
  • Covers 50% of project cost up to $100K
  • Awards will be based in part on project readiness.
  • Funding closes on Dec 12.
Read more Here

Workshops for upcoming grants

CARB HD Truck Emission Testing Programs Read more about CARB Testing Programs Here

Sept 29 - Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum, Lake Tahoe Community College
  • The benefits of electrifying transportation in the Lake Tahoe Basin
  • Lake Tahoe leaders’ perspectives on challenges & opportunities in electrifying transportation
  • Grants, tax credits, and other financial incentives available to electrify transportation
  • The “Transportation as a Service” model for government agencies
  • Model examples of electric transportation in other areas
  • Electric watercraft and other “e” recreational products such as snowmobiles and ATVs
Register Here

Oct 11 - American River College Fall Career Fair
  • Students are getting AA Degrees as Auto Techs, Electricians, Computer Techs, Office Workers, etc.
  • Reserving a table ($350) includes: Continental Breakfast, Lunch, 1 Table, 2 Chairs
  • October 11, 10am - 2pm - 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento
Read more Here