Incentive Programs

We'd like to thank everyone for an overwhelming response to our funding opportunities. Due to the overwhelming response, the Sac Metro Air District is only accepting applications for the FARMER Program. The Carl Moyer, SECAT, and Community Air Protection (CAP) incentive programs are currently closed to new applications until the next fiscal cycle is approved. Applications already received will continue to be evaluated while we await new funding. In the meantime, we encourage everyone to continue their development of innovative zero emission and ultra-low emission projects within our region.

If you have a diesel truck subject to the January 1, 2021 deadline for replacement or repower, please contact the Diesel Hotline at (866-634-3735) or visit www.arb.ca.gov/truckstop. Sac Metro Air District does not have incentive funds for trucks being affected by this deadline.

Grant Programs

Funding Available to Help Improve Air Quality

Sac Metro Air District offers a variety of incentive programs for residents, businesses and public agencies to improve air quality in the Sacramento region. See details below about the Wood Stove / Fireplace Change Out Program; Our Community Car Share; Targeted Green Infrastructure Fund; along with many incentives to help public and private fleets reduce emissions.

For fleets, Sac Metro Air District's Low-Emission Vehicle Program can help reduce the cost of lower emission engines in new on-road and off-road tractors, buses, backhoes and harvesters; repowering, rebuilding or retrofitting diesel equipment with cleaner engines or other low-emission technology. If you operate heavy-duty vehicles or mobile off-road equipment in the Sacramento Federal Ozone Nonattainment Area (SFNA) then you could be eligible. The SFNA includes all of Sacramento and Yolo counties and portions of El Dorado, Placer, Sutter and Solano counties.

Customer Service Survey

If you've received funding from one of the Sac Metro Air District grant programs, we're asking you to participate in a short customer service survey. The survey addresses all aspects of the grant program from application submission through your receipt of the grant payment. Tell us what we're doing well, and let us know where we need to improve . We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for your participation.

Residential Incentive Programs

Community CarShare Program

The Community CarShare Program is a pilot car sharing program to benefit disadvantaged communities in the greater Sacramento area.

Status: Open

Clean Cars 4 All

Clean Cars 4 All helps low income Sacramento County residents get a new mobility option when they turn in an old vehicle for scrap. Residents can either get a grant up to $9,500 towards the purchase of a new or nearly new plug-in electric, fully battery electric or hydrogen vehicle; or choose the Alternative Transportation Option with up to $7,500 to access public, private and shared mobility options.

Find out more at saccleancars4all.org

Status: Coming April 2020

Wood Stove / Fireplace Change Out

The Wood Stove Change-Out Program provides funding for the replacement of older, polluting fireplaces and wood stoves with certified cleaner burning units. Environmental justice zones receive slightly more funding than non-environmental justice zones.

Low Income
Status: Open
Non-Low Income
Status: Closed
Retailers
Status: Open

Low Emission Vehicle & Infrastructure Incentives

Agricultural & Construction Equipment Replacement

Off-Road Equipment Replacement

Programs: Carl Moyer, FARMER

The Off-Road Equipment Replacement Program provides grant funds to replace Tier 0, Tier 1 and Tier 2 high-polluting off-road equipment with Tier 4 Final or zero-emission level equipment. Applies to existing diesel self-propelled equipment 25 HP or greater operating in Sacramento County.

Project examples: Farm equipment, construction equipment, industrial equipment (tractors, loaders, excavators, forklifts, etc...)

Status: Open for FARMER Only

On-Road Equipment Replacement

Programs: SECAT, FARMER, CAPP, CCFTS

Sac Metro Air District is accepting applications for all projects located in Sacramento County. Interested applicants that reside outside Sacramento County are encouraged to contact their local air quality district for incentive options.

Project examples: Heavy duty trucks, drayage, shuttles, transit vehicles

Status: Open for FARMER Only

Infrastructure Incentives

Programs: Carl Moyer, CAP Incentives

Incentives are available to help fund charging and fueling infrastructure through the Carl Moyer Program and Community Air Protection (CAP) Incentive Program.

Project examples: Electric charging equipment, Hydrogen and Natural Gas fueling equipment

Status: Closed

Locomotive Replacement

Programs: Carl Moyer, CAPP

The Carl Moyer Program provides funds to replace, rebuild, or repower locomotives. Applies to locomotives operating in the Sacramento Federal Ozone Nonattainment Area.

Project Examples: Passenger trains, locomotives, switchers

Status: Closed

School Bus Replacements

Programs: Carl Moyer, CAPP, SECAT

The goal of the Lower-Emission School Bus Program (LESBP) is to reduce school children's exposure to cancer-causing and smog-forming pollution from public school buses throughout California.

Status: Closed

Targeted Green Infrastructure Fund

Programs: Transit Stop Improvement Program

The current funding cycling of the Targeted Green Infrastructure Fund (TGIF) offers reimbursement of up to $40,000 for the improvement of transit stops with ADA accessibility infrastructure, seating, shelter, shade trees, and/or solar-powered lighting. Public transit agencies or organizations that have or maintain transit stops or stations located in the South Sacramento-Florin AB 617 Designated Community are eligible to apply.

Status: Closed