California Air Resources Board

Funding Opportunities for Chrome Plating Facilities

Two funding programs are available to support California’s transition away from hexavalent chromium in decorative and functional chrome plating facilities. These programs—Hexavalent Chrome Funding and Community Air Protection (CAP) Incentive Funding—help facilities convert to trivalent chromium plating or an equally health-protective alternative.

The Community Air Protection Incentives 2024 Guidelines provide guidance on the funding requirements, processes, and eligibility criteria for both programs to ensure effective project implementation.

Facilities must apply for Hexavalent Chrome Funding before seeking CAP Incentive Funding for eligible projects. Additionally, these two funding sources cannot be combined without prior approval from CARB CAP Incentives staff.

Hexavalent Chrome Funding

The 2023-2024 Budget Act allocated ten million dollars ($10,000,000) to CARB to assist with the necessary transition away from hexavalent chromium in chromium electroplating and chromic acid anodizing operations. At least 50 percent of this funding is designated for small businesses to convert to trivalent chromium plating technology or an alternative technology that is at least equally health protective. Placer County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) has been authorized to administer this funding program.

How to Apply:

• Visit the Placer County APCD website for detailed application instructions. Please note that the website may currently be under construction.
• Complete the required application information and submit them to Placer County APCD, which will administer the funding.
• Funding is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged to ensure timely processing and access to funds.
• If you have questions or would like to receive future updates regarding the Hexavalent Chrome Funding Program, please contact Placer County APCD at hexchrome@placer.ca.gov.

Community Air Protection (CAP) Incentive Funding

In 2017, AB 617 (Garcia, Stats. 2017, Ch. 136) established the Community Air Protection Program to address air quality in communities experiencing disproportionate cumulative burdens from air pollution. This program includes incentives to reduce emissions, such as those from hexavalent chromium operations.

How to Apply:

• Contact your local air district for CAP Incentive funding opportunities.
• CAP Incentive funding is updated annually, so check for the latest guidelines and updates.

Any future updates about incentive funding process will be posted on this webpage.