On behalf of our dedicated stakeholders, we have identified the following federal, state, and local incentive programs that are currently available to assist fleet operators in the deployment of natural gas vehicles and infrastructure development. As the landscape of funding opportunities for these types of projects is ever-changing in California, please contact us at funding@cngvp.org for more information on how to apply for and potentially receive grant awards.
| Program Name | Funding Agency | Total Funding Available | Per Vehicle Funding Incentives | Application Deadline | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voucher Incentive Program | Air Resources Board | Currently open on a first-come, first-served basis | $10,000-$60,000 per vehicle; applicants may apply for up to 10 vouchers | First come, first served until funds are exhausted | Only eligible for fleets with 10 or fewer vehicles |
| Lower Emission School Bus Program | Air Resources Board | Individual air districts set their own funding levels and eligibility | Varies by air district | Varies by air district | Funding prioritized for small and medium school districts. |
| HVIP’s Low NOx Natural Gas Engines Program | Air Resources Board | Currently open on a first-come, first-served basis | Incentives of up to $45,000 per new vehicle and $50,000 for repowers | First-come, first-served until funds are exhausted | Vehicles must be equipped with the Cummins Westport L9N or ISX12N engine. Vehicle scrappage is NOT required. |
| Carl Moyer Program | Air Resources Board and implemented by the air districts | Funding varies by district | $25,000 – $400,000 per vehicle, based on vehicle class and function | Varies by air district | Also offers incentives of up to 50% of new alternative fuel station costs. |
| AVAQMD AB 923 Funds | Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District | No maximum established | No maximum established | Open on an ongoing basis | Vehicles/engines must operate within CA 75% of the time, and within AVAQMD for at least 50% of the time. |
| Natural Gas Vehicle Incentive Program | California Energy Commission | Though funding is not currently available, funds may become available Q1 2019 | Up to $25,000 per new vehicle | Applicants may still reserve their place on the waitlist, which will help ensure receipt of funds when funding becomes available | Current waitlist of applicants is $6,313,000. |
| EKAPCD AB 2766 DMV Grant Voucher Program | Eastern Kern County Air Pollution Control District | No maximum established | $2,000 for PZEV, $3,000 for ZEV | First-come, first-served | Vehicles cannot be leased. |
| EKAPCD Lower Emission School Bus Program | Eastern Kern County Air Pollution Control District | No maximum established | $140,000 | First-come, first-served | Pre-1977 buses will be funded first. |
| SECAT Program | Sacramento Emergency Clean Air Transportation System | Approximately $11.5 million available | Up to $40,000 per 14,001-33,000 lbs vehicle; Up to $60,000 per 33,001+ lbs vehicle | First-come, first-served until funds are exhausted | SECAT may add additional funds in 2019. |
| San Joaquin - Off-Road Repowers and Retrofits (Agriculture) | San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District | No max established | Up to 80% for Tier 2 repower, 85% for Tier 3/Interim Tier 4/Tier 4 repower, 100% retrofit | First-come, first-served | Vehicle must operate at least 75% of the annual hours within California and 50% within SJVAPCD boundaries. |
| San Joaquin - Truck Replacement Program | San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District | No max established; funding will be added throughout the year | Up to $100,000 per new vehicle | First-come, first-served | Old vehicle must have operated at least 75% in CA and 50% in SJVAPCD for past 2 years; New vehicle must operate 90-100% in CA and 50% in SJVAPCD. |
| SCAQMD Voucher Incentive Program | South Coast Air Quality Management District | $2.5 million | Truck replacement vouchers range from $10,000 to $60,000 | First-come, first-served | Only eligible for fleets with 10 or fewer vehicles; applicants may apply for up to 10 vouchers. |
| SCAQMD Carl Moyer Program | South Coast Air Quality Management District | $132 million | The lesser of either 50% of total vehicle cost or the incremental cost | June 4, 2019 by 1pm PT | Opens March 2019; vehicles/engines must operate within SCAQMD boundaries at least 75% of the time |
