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Open Now: Solicitation for Combustion Freight and Marine Grant Funding in California

Up to $26 million available statewide on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is pleased to announce that up to $26 million in Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust funding available to entities throughout California for Combustion Freight and Marine Projects. The funding is now available statewide on a first-come, first-served basis for the following project categories:

• Replace/repower Class 7 and 8 freight trucks, drayage trucks, dump trucks, waste haulers, and concrete mixers;
• Replace/repower freight switcher locomotives; and
• Repower ferries, tugboats, and towboats.

Please visit Combustion Freight and Marine Projects website to:

• Learn about eligibility, requirements, and application information
• View slides and video from the June 9, 2021, combustion category informational webinar
• Register into the Grants Management System and get started on your application.

Apply for Funding

Background

The Combustion Freight and Marine Project is part of the VW Environmental Mitigation Trust, a nationwide program that provides $423 million for California to fully mitigate the excess nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions caused by VW’s use of illegal emissions testing defeat devices in VW diesel vehicles. California’s funding will support advanced technology vehicle and equipment deployments and accelerate the replacement of older, higher polluting engines throughout the state. At least 50 percent of the funds from this funding category are expected to benefit disadvantaged or low-income communities.  For more information on California’s VW Mitigation Trust program, visit the program website.

Contact

The South Coast Air Quality Management District is serving as the statewide administrator of the funding for this project category in partnership with CARB. If you have any questions regarding the upcoming webinar, please visit the Combustion Freight and Marine Projects website, email, or call toll-free (833) 894-7267.