Funding Wizard

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) has established a residential Electric Vehicle (EV) charging incentive program to offset Level 2 (240v) EV charger hardware costs. This program will be available to residents within the South Coast AQMD’s four-county jurisdiction.

The program will provide an incentive to buy-down the cost of residential chargers, which typically range from $400-$800. The program is administered on a first-come, first-served basis and provides up to a $250 rebate or the cost paid for the charger, whichever is lower.  Low-income residents can qualify for a total rebate of $500 or the cost paid for the charger, whichever is lower

One of South Coast AQMD’s roles is to encourage the immediate use of commercially available, low, near-zero and zero emissions mobile and stationary technologies.  A variety of financial incentives, which include grants for incremental funding, subsidies or vouchers, are designed to promote voluntary introduction of new technologies on an accelerated schedule.  These incentives also provide manufacturers with justification to gear up for mass production of cleaner technologies.

The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) creates healthier communities and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the supply of affordable housing near jobs, amenities, and transportation options. This program has received $1,121.8 million. $433.8 million has been implemented

Who can access funds?

Local governments, transportation and transit agencies, non-profit and for-profit housing developers, joint powers authorities, K-12 school, college and university districts, federally recognized Native American tribes.

Round 6 Applications due June 11, 2021. 

Round 6 Award Announcements anticipated October 28, 2021.

The timing of future funding rounds is TBD.

Most of our grant opportunities are administered through the help of the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA).  Applications are submitted and reviewed by CAPCOA and the California Air Resource Board (CARB) staff to determine if a project meets the guidelines and criteria under the Carl Moyer Program. 

Buy a used (pre-owned) battery electric vehicle (BEV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and you may be eligible for a cash rebate of up to $1,500. This rebate only applies to used electric vehicles with a purchase price below $22,000.

STANDARD AMP REBATES
• Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) $1,000
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) $500

INCOME-QUALIFIED AMP REBATES 
• Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) $1,500
• Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) $1,000

The great news for income-qualified customers is that the AMP used-EV rebate can be combined with one of the two state and local programs below that offer additional cash grants from $5,000 to $9,500.

1. Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Clean Cash for All program (you must turn in a used gas vehicle to qualify)
2. California Air Resources Board’s Clean Vehicle Assistance Program

Program Objectives: 

To improve the quality of the air in the Antelope Valley by funding local, cost-effective projects to upgrade heavy-duty equipment. 

This incentive based program is to encourage local entities within the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) to install electric vehicle charging stations to offer public options for electric vehicle charging.  Ideal project sites include but are not limited to retail centers, multi-unit dwellings, workplaces, hospitals, public transit stations, and park & rides.  This program will reimburse District Board approved projects up to 80 percent of the total costs of infrastructure, charging equipment and installation where the maximum funding amount is determined by meeting general criteria.  

This Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement (VAVR) Program is locally implemented by the Antelope Valley AQMD, not operated by the State of California.  Your participation is entirely voluntary.  Purchased vehicles will be dismantled.

• Passenger vehicles 10,000 lbs. or less.
• Vehicle must be driven to auto dismantler site.
• In good operating condition
• DMV registration history showing owned and operated for the past 24 months.  Some exceptions apply as detailed below.     Click here to obtain your DMV registration history online.
• Clear California Title with no liens.
• Take and pass smog check if within 60 days of required smog.
• Pass vehicle inspection test.

The Vehicle Trip Reduction Grant Program is currently accepting applications. Eligible projects will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted.

For fiscal year ending 2020, approximately $6 million in funding is available for award to public agencies through the Vehicle Trip Reduction Grant Program, for transportation services (including first- and last-mile connection) and bicycle infrastructure projects that will reduce vehicle trips.

This program is funded through the Air District’s Transportation Fund for Clean Air Regional Fund, which provides grants to improve air quality within the nine-county Bay Area by reducing emissions of criteria pollutants from on-road vehicles.

Greenhouse Gas Reduction

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On-Road Clean Air Vehicles and Infrastructure

The Air District offers funds for the following:

Trucks: Funding is available to replace or repower on-road vehicles with newer, lower-emission equipment through our Carl Moyer Program, or the Goods Movement Program.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Funding is available for public agencies and businesses to expand the network of publicly available plug-in electric charging stations at workplaces, multifamily dwelling units, and public locations.

Light Duty EVs in fleets: Funding is available to public agencies and businesses for the purchase or lease of zero-emissions light-duty vehicles in very high-mileage fleets.

School Buses: Funding is available to public agencies and businesses to replace or repower public school buses, replace on-board natural gas tanks, and to install charging/fueling infrastructure as part of an equipment project.

Off-Road Equipment

Off-road Equipment: Upgrade or replace off-road diesel equipment.

Marine Vessels: Upgrade or replace commercial diesel-powered marine vessels.

Agricultural Equipment: Upgrade or replace off-road diesel farm equipment.

Locomotives: Upgrade or replace locomotive equipment.