Currently Available Funding Opportunities (Mobile Sources)

The following lists open or upcoming incentive programs for mobile sources and related infrastructure. Follow the links to learn more about each program.

Low or No Emission Grant Program

For the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities. 

  • Agency: Federal Transit Administration
  • Project Category: On-Road
  • Total Available Funding: $1.22 billion
  • Deadline: 4/13/2023, 11:59 PM ET

Energy Improvements at Public K-12 School Facilities: Renew America's Schools

Funds projects that reduce energy costs, increase energy efficiency, and lead to improvements in teacher and student health. Projects funded under this program include energy efficiency measures, installation of renewable energy technologies, alternative fueled vehicle infrastructure on school grounds, and purchase or lease of alternative fueled vehicles to be used by a school.

  • Agency: The Office of State and Community Energy Programs
  • Project Category: Energy Efficiency, Alternative Vehicles, Infrastructure
  • Total Available Funding: $80 million
  • Deadline: 4/21/2023

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program "Matchmaking Tool"

This tool connects potential site hosts with potential project leads for applications under the NEVI Program, a $5 billion federal program that will provide California $384 million over 5 years to build out Level 3/DC fast charge EV charging stations.

  • Agency: California Energy Commission
  • Project Category: Infrastructure
  • Total Available Funding: $384 million over 5 years

Clean Mobility Options Pilot Program (CMO) Phase I

Provides funding for two types of projects: clean mobility projects and community transportation needs assessments. 

  • Agency: California Climate Investments and California Energy Commission
  • Project Category: Transportation
  • Total Available Funding: $33 million
  • Deadline: First come/first served

Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) Professional Landscape Equipment Vouchers

Provides point-of-sale vouchers for small business landscape professionals to purchase discounted zero-emission lawn mowers, blowers, and other landscaping equipment. 

  • Agency: California Air Resources Board and CALSTART
  • Project Category: Landscape Equipment
  • Total Available Funding: $27 million in vouchers
  • Deadline: First come/first served

Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) Professional Landscape Equipment Manufacturer Application

Equipment manufacturers and dealers are invited to submit an equipment eligibility application for zero-emission professional landscape equipment. Once evaluated and approved, the zero-emission equipment will be listed on the CORE website for purchase using a discount voucher.

  • Agency: California Air Resources Board and CALSTART
  • Project Category: Landscape Equipment
  • Total Available Funding: $27 million in vouchers
  • Deadline for Manufacturer Applications: 10/21/2022 - Can be submitted after, but equipment may not be listed before the start of the program.

CALeVIP 1.0 Inland Counties Incentive Project

Provides rebates for Level 2 and DC Fast Chargers. DC Fast Charger fund is fully subscribed. Funds remain for Level 2 Chargers. 

  • Agency: Center for Sustainable Energy and the California Energy Commission
  • Project Category: Infrastructure
  • Total Available Funding: $17.5 million
  • Deadline: Until funds are allocated 

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

Makes clean trucks and buses more affordable for fleets through point-of-purchase price reductions.

  • Agency: California Air Resources Board
  • Project Category: On-Road
  • Total Available Funding: $196.6 million and additional set-aside funds
  • Deadline: First come/first served

VW Mitigation Zero-Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Buses

Provides funds to replace older, high-polluting transit, school, and shuttle buses with new battery-electric or fuel-cell buses. School bus fund is fully subscribed. Funding for transit and shuttle buses is still available. 

  • Agency: San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
  • Project Category: On-Road
  • Total Available Funding: $130 million
  • Deadline: First come/first served

VW Mitigation Zero-Emission Freight and Marine Projects

Provides funds for zero-emission forklifts, airport ground support equipment, port cargo handling equipment, ferries, tugboats, towboat repowers, and shore power systems.

  • Agency: Bay Area Air Quality Management District 
  • Project Category: Freight and Marine
  • Total Available Funding: $25 million
  • Deadline: First come/first served

VW Mitigation Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks

Provides funds to support the expansion of zero-emission truck availability in the heaviest weight class that have typically relied on diesel technologies. 

  • Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
  • Project Category: On-Road
  • Total Available Funding: $9 million
  • Deadline: First come/first served

VW Mitigation Combustion Freight and Marine Projects

Accelerates the replacement of older, higher polluting engines throughout California, including but not limited to areas disproportionately impacted by air pollution.

  • Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
  • Project Category: Off-Road
  • Total Available Funding: $60 million
  • Deadline: First come/first served

Clean Vehicle Rebates for Individuals

Offers rebates for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission and plug-in hybrid light duty vehicles for individuals. 

  • Agency: Center for Sustainable Energy
  • Project Category: On-Road
  • Total Available Funding: Up to $7,000
  • Deadline: Until funds are exhausted

Clean Vehicle Rebates for Public Fleets

Offers rebates for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission and plug-in hybrid light duty vehicles for public agencies. 

  • Agency: Center for Sustainable Energy
  • Project Category: On-Road
  • Total Available Funding: Up to $7,000
  • Deadline: Until funds are exhausted

Clean Vehicle Rebates for Businesses

Offers rebates for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission and plug-in hybrid light duty vehicles for businesses, non-profits, and federal entities. 

  • Agency: Center for Sustainable Energy
  • Project Category: On-Road
  • Total Available Funding: Up to $4,500
  • Deadline: Until funds are exhausted

Clean Vehicle Rebates for Car Sharing and Rental Fleets

Offers rebates for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission and plug-in hybrid light duty vehicles for car sharing and rental fleets. 

  • Agency: Center for Sustainable Energy
  • Project Category: On-Road
  • Total Available Funding: Up to $4,500
  • Deadline: Until funds are exhausted

PG&E EV Fleet Program

Helps fleets easily and cost-effectively install charging infrastructure.

  • Agency: PG&E
  • Project Category: On-Road and Infrastructure
  • Total Available Funding: $236 million 
  • Deadline: 12/31/2024