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:
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.
- The 7 criteria that must be met, information about the applicant and project site
- Additional information is also available to assist applicants
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
Sac Metro Air District Grant Program, Open Now
VW Mitigation Fund ZEV Transit, School & Shuttle Bus Funding
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program
Rocket Fund Grants Open
Valley Vision Provides Information on the State’s $50M Solicitation For Proposals (SFP)
EPA EJ Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program
EPA Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) Program
EPA’s Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
- $20M in Funding available - open until funds are full awarded
- On-road, Off-road & Infrastructure Project Proposals Welcome
- Applicants with a complete project proposal including a completed Payee Data Record form, usage and ownership documents, detailed price quotes, equipment photos, and other requirements are encouraged to apply.
VW Mitigation Fund ZEV Transit, School & Shuttle Bus Funding
- $130M Opened on 10/31/22 at 2pm
- Funding awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program
- $1.5 billion is available for the FY 2023 RAISE grants due by February 28
- SACOG, El Dorado & Placer County Transportation Agencies RAISE funding assistance
- Understand grant requirements, provide technical assistance, and provide letters of support
Rocket Fund Grants Open
- Grants support the tech testing and validation
- Grid related technologies (energy efficiency, demand response, storage, net zero buildings)
- Sustainability including CO2 capture and decarbonizing
- Application deadline: March 3, 2023
Valley Vision Provides Information on the State’s $50M Solicitation For Proposals (SFP)
- Up to $10M for workforce development projects. Examples of eligible submittals include:
- Community Investment Playbook;
- Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan (State Plan);
- Economic or community development strategy;
- Infrastructure financing or community revitalization plan;
- US Housing and Urban Development consolidated plan;
- Regional growth plan.
EPA EJ Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program
- Projects that address environmental and public health issues within an affected community;
- Assist recipients building partnerships to address environmental and public health concerns;
- $25,000,000 for up to 50 awards to Community Based Organizations (CBOs) proposing projects for up to $500,000 each.
- $5,000,000 for up to 33 awards to qualifying small CBOs with 5 or fewer full-time employees proposing projects for up to $150,000 each;
- Applications due April 10.
EPA Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) Program
- Projects that transform underserved communities into healthy, thriving communities;
- Funding for governmental and tribal entities;
- Support activities that lead to measurable environmental or public health results in disproportionately burdened communities;
- $20,000,000 for up to 20 awards for States partnering with Community Based Organizations (CBOs);
- $20,000,000 for up to 20 awards for tribal governments partnering with CBOs;
- $20,000,000 for up to 20 awards for local governments partnering with CBOs;
- $10,000,000 for up to 10 awards for U.S. Territories, Freely Associated States, Puerto Rico, and tribes in remote areas;
- Applications are due April 10.
EPA’s Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
- Eligible applicants are limited to federally recognized tribal governments;
- Help communities understand and address exposure to multiple environmental harms and risks;
- $1.6 million for up 16 to 20 grants of up to $100,000 each;
- Applications are due by May 20
Workshops for upcoming grants
January 31, CEC “Communities in Charge” Workshop, Remote
February 6, 12:00 - 1:30 pm - Fleet Electrification and EV Safety and Maintenance Training, Virtual
February 8 - CARB Workgroup on Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), Virtual
February 13 - CARB Workshop on Advanced Clean Fleet Rule Updates, In-person and Virtual
February 13 to 15: Energy Independence Summit, Washington, DC
The annual Energy Independence Summit will be held February 13 to 15 at the Westin Hotel in Washington, DC. Your opportunity to meet directly with:
Sponsored attendee slots are available. For information contact ttaylor@cleancitiessacramento.org
February 14 - CEC Workshop on Rule-Making for Replacement Tire Efficiency, Virtual
- An introduction to Communities in Charge
- Incentive project outline
- Funding amounts and timelines
- How to submit information and request funding
- How to stay connected with Communities in Charge
February 6, 12:00 - 1:30 pm - Fleet Electrification and EV Safety and Maintenance Training, Virtual
- Tom Pacheco, Colorado State Department of Transportation has developed a detailed Curriculum for EV Safety & Maintenance Training
February 8 - CARB Workgroup on Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), Virtual
- Collecting input on the Funding and Implementation Plan
February 13 - CARB Workshop on Advanced Clean Fleet Rule Updates, In-person and Virtual
- The CARB Board directed staff to make modifications to the regulation to address stakeholder concerns
- Staff will present proposed changes to the regulation
February 13 to 15: Energy Independence Summit, Washington, DC
The annual Energy Independence Summit will be held February 13 to 15 at the Westin Hotel in Washington, DC. Your opportunity to meet directly with:
- Administration, Congressional and Industry Leaders
- Elects and their staff serving on energy policy committees
- Agency heads from DOE, EPA, DOT and USDA
Sponsored attendee slots are available. For information contact ttaylor@cleancitiessacramento.org
February 14 - CEC Workshop on Rule-Making for Replacement Tire Efficiency, Virtual
- CEC will adopt a tire energy efficiency program for replacement tires for passenger cars and light-duty trucks
- CEC will develop and maintain a database for tire efficiency information