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Older school buses can produce high amounts of air pollution, much of which poses a risk to the children riding in those buses. The Yolo-Solano AQMD has made cost-effective bus retrofits and replacements a funding priority. Our Clean School Bus Program improves air quality and helps protect the health of children and others who work or live where school buses operate.

Yolo-Solano AQMD’s Clean Air Funds Program offers grants for projects designed to reduce emissions from mobile sources. Private businesses, non-profit organizations and public agencies are eligible for Clean Air Funds.

Projects that have been awarded Clean Air Funds include:

• Replacing or retrofitting diesel trucks and off-road equipment that do not qualify for other regional programs
• New electric or alternative fuel vehicles
• Design and construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities
• Transit projects
• Public information and education programs

VALE improves airport air quality and provides air quality credits for future airport development. Created in 2004, VALE helps airport sponsors meet their state-related air quality responsibilities under the Clean Air Act. Through VALE, airport sponsors can use Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds and Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) to finance low emission vehicles, refueling and recharging stations, gate electrification, and other airport air quality improvements.

As of September 2018, VALE grants have funded 105 projects at 51 airports. Details can be found in the project summary below. VALE grants are expected to reduce ozone emissions by 1,192 tons per year for the next 5 years. This is equivalent to removing 66,550 cars and trucks off the road each year.

The Vanpool Voucher Incentive Program (VVIP) provides subsidies to Valley residents to participate in vanpools in lieu of using single occupant vehicle commutes. The purpose of the VVIP is to encourage commuter rideshare practices among frequent long distance (greater than 20 miles) riders in the San Joaquin Valley. For more information about the program, please review the program guidelines and application.

There are plenty of reasons to be thinking about driving an electric vehicle these days. They cost far less to run than standard combustion engine cars, require less maintenance, are extremely efficient, quiet to run, eliminate tailpipe emissions, and are incredibly fun to drive. You can even charge them at home from a standard 120V outlet. 

Whether you're just beginning to think about replacing your current car with an electric model, or already driving one, here is some information you might find helpful.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P. L. 117-58, November 15, 2021) authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to eligible non-profit institutions of higher education to establish and operate University Transportation Centers (UTCs or Centers). Non-profit institutions of higher education may include qualifying two-year institutions (20 U.S.C. § 1001(a)). The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT or DOT) will manage the UTC Program.Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the US DOT seeks competitive grant applications for National UTCs, Regional UTCs, and Tier 1 UTCs as set forth in the IIJA (detailed descriptions of the three types of UTCs are provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity). A UTC and its consortium members must be established and located physically in the United States or its territories or on Tribal lands. It must be a consortium of two or more universities. Each Center is required to obtain matching funds from non-Federal sources. National and Regional UTCs must obtain matching funds in an amount equal to the US DOT grant amount. The match for Tier 1 UTCs is 50 percent of the US DOT grant amount.US DOT asks applicants to submit a Letter of Intent, as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity, by July 1, 2022.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of International Transportation & Trade seeks proposals from qualified applicants to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Department to support collaboration between and among American and Southeast Asia university educators and students within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region as part of the U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP) Transportation Program and Mekong-U.S. Partnership (MUSP)’s Regional Connectivity Program in a University Partnership Program (UPP). This opportunity is available to organizations with established relationships with universities in the ASEAN and US region that can demonstrate their ability to identify, launch and manage collaborative working arrangements between academic and government stakeholders both in the United States and ASEAN region. Additional consideration will be given to entities able to show expertise in areas of interest: USASCP City Pairs: user-centered design of mobility solutions, integration of various mobility options, and data-informed planning and sidewalk and street redesigns to promote the safe, efficient movement of people, and other related topics. Mekong Regional Connectivity Program: multimodal connectivity; governance, transparency, and high standards; climate resilience; gender, social inclusion, and equity; safety; performance-based planning; sustainable financing; border crossings; and asset management. The UPP Program’s intended impacts are to: Support the success of the USASCP City Pair work plans by developing partnership opportunities whereby university students in the ASEAN region are empowered to take on meaningful work that both benefits their academic advancement and the goals of the city pairs and/or Mekong Regional Connectivity Program. Collaborate with ASEAN universities and related stakeholders (local governments, etc.) to support knowledge transfer activities that build local capacity to take on activities similar to those identified in the USASCP Work Plans and Mekong Regional Connectivity Program. Support a shared knowledge base across the ASEAN community that reduces barriers to the implementation of mobility innovations inspired by or related to the USASCP projects and regional connectivity related to the Mekong Regional Connectivity Program. Foster innovation in areas including system integration, partnerships, innovative business models and equity of service delivery within the ASEAN region. Identify and respond to project-specific challenges, serving as a central point of contact with USDOT and related stakeholders to collaboratively address implementation challenges. Produce project-end reports that detail the challenges and accomplishments of the program in support of the capacity-building objective. The USASCP:UPP will be funded as a cooperative agreement for an initial period of two years funded at $590,000. The USASCP: UPP will be fully federally funded. No local match is required. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations including colleges and universities and related research organizations.

This funding opportunity solicits applications for fiscal year (FY) 2023 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) grants. Funds for FY 2023 USMHP grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to assist in funding eligible projects for the purpose of developing, expanding, or promoting marine highway transportation. This opportunity announces the availability of up to $12,423,000 million in funding for grants under this program and establishes selection criteria and application requirements. All USMHP grant recipients must meet all applicable Federal requirements, including domestic content (“Buy America”) requirements. This program was formerly known as the America’s Marine Highway Program

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Diplomacy Section: Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-Nouakchott-APS-FY-2023 Deadline for Applications: March 24, 2023, at 12:00 noon UTC/GMT. Applications for programs are accepted on a rolling basis. Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Estimated Total Amount Available: $300,000 Maximum for Each Award: $150,000 Requests for funding above this amount will not be considered. Minimum for Each Award: $30,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces a request for Full proposal from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that strengthen ties between the United States and Mauritania through cultural, educational and exchange programming that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. PDS invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit an application outlining program concepts that reflect this goal. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Applicants must submit a full proposal, which is a concise, 8–12-page proposal designed to clearly communicate a program idea and its objectives with the development of a full proposal application. Upon review of eligible applications, PDS will invite selected applicants to be in touch with PDS team for award procedures. Purpose: PDS Nouakchott invites full proposals for programs that strengthen education, entrepreneurship, cultural and environmental ties between the U.S. and Mauritania through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PDS-funded programs include, but are not limited to: · U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs · Professional and academic exchanges and programs · Libraries, community centers, or other institutions that are interested in becoming an American Space · Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program · Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States This notice is subject to availability of funding. Priority Program Areas: Proposals should be related to one or more of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas: Strengthened Security for Americans and Mauritanians Example projects under this program area could focus on: Crime and safety awareness Countering Violent Extremism Increased Opportunity and Reduced Poverty Example projects under this program area could focus on: Entrepreneurship Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Environmental protection Promoting an Inclusive Society Example projects under this program area could focus on: Promoting social inclusion Reducing discrimination in all its forms Advocacy for inclusive national identity Cross-Cultural dialogue and understanding Human rights Cultural and ethnic diversity Participants and Audiences: The target audiences should be youth, women, culturally/ethnically diverse communities, and/or marginalized groups. The following types of programs are among those not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activity. Charitable or development activities Construction programs Programs that support specific religious activities Fund-raising campaigns Lobbying for specific legislation or programs Scientific research Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization. Programs that are not Mauritania-specific Programs submitted on behalf of individuals. Programs that duplicate existing programs C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION Eligible Applicants The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the United States and Mauritania, including from: Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience. Educational institutions Non-profit or governmental educational institutions For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing is not required. When cost sharing is offered, it is understood and agreed that the applicant must provide the amount of cost sharing as stipulated in its proposal. Other Eligibility Requirements Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION 1. Application Package The U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Affairs Section will accept proposals until March 24, 2023, at 12:00 noon UTC/GMT. A grant committee composed of U.S. Embassy employees will review eligible applications. The review and selection process may take up to about six weeks from the deadline of the proposal submission. All application materials must be submitted by email to PASNouakchott@state.gov. All proposals should ensure that the following requirements are met. Please follow all instructions below carefully. proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible. 2. Content and Form of Application Submission Please ensure: The proposal clearly addresses a project description summarizing goals, objectives outcomes, performance indicators, beneficiaries, and proposed timeline. A clear statement of the applicant’s organizational capacity to carry out the proposed activity and manage U.S. Government funds. All documents are in English. All budgets are in U.S. dollars. All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins. 3. Program Statement (about 8-12 pages in Microsoft Word) that includes: Name of the organization The target country/countries The total amount of funding requested from PDS, total amount of cost-share (if any), and total program amount (PDS funds + cost-share), and program length. A synopsis of the program, including a brief statement on how the program will have a demonstrated impact and engage relevant stakeholders. A concise breakdown explicitly identifying the program’s objectives, activities and expected results that contribute to each objective. A brief description of the applicant(s) that demonstrates the applicant’s expertise and capacity to implement the program and manage a U.S. government award.

The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program provides incentive grants for cleaner-than-required engines, equipment, and other sources of pollution providing early or extra emission reductions. Eligible projects include cleaner on-road, off-road, marine, locomotive, and stationary agricultural pump engines. The program provides monetary grants to private companies and public agencies to clean up their heavy-duty engines beyond that required by law through retrofitting, re-powering, or replacing their engines with newer and cleaner engines.