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Funding Tips
Keep truck registered and in operation
Maintain continuous DMV registration and continue moving goods the majority of the time. Do not register trucks as “Planned Non-operation.”
Stay compliant
Fleets must remain compliant at all times with the applicable CARB rules for the assistance of any grant funding requested in the application.
Clear all outstanding CARB violations
All truck(s) and/or fleet must be clear of CARB citations and investigations prior to payment.
Report in TRUCRS
Report/register your truck(s) in CARB’s Truck Regulation Upload, Compliance, and Reporting System (TRUCRS) or Air Resources Board Equipment Registration (ARBER) for drayage truck and transport refrigeration unit as applicable.
Funding Programs
Carl Moyer Voucher Incentive Program (VIP)
Funding is available on a a first-come, first-served basis to fleets that are compliant with the Truck & Bus Regualtion who own 10 or fewer diesel trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 lbs. Must operate a minimum of 75% of the time in California and have a California-based registration for the past two years.
Hybrid & Zero-Emission Truck & Bus Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP)
HVIP provides point-of-sale discounts to vehicle purchasers. There’s no waiting for a rebate check or a tax credit. HVIP works closely with truck and bus dealers to apply the voucher incentive at the time of purchase. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program
The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program (Carl Moyer Program) provides financial opportunities for the incremental cost of cleaner than required trucks, engines, and equipment. The Carl Moyer Program is implemented through the cooperative efforts of the CARB and local California air pollution control or air quality management districts (districts).
Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust
The Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust provides about $423 million for California to mitigate the excess nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions caused by VW's use of illegal emissions testing defeat devices in certain VW diesel vehicles. California started funding projects in Fall of 2019 and funding is still available for all of the categories listed below with the exception of the $10M for light-duty zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.
Agriculture Trucks - FARMER Program
The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program provides funding through local air districts for agricultural harvesting equipment, heavy-duty trucks, agricultural pump engines, tractors, and other equipment used in agricultural operations.
School Bus Funding Programs
Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program (PROP 1B)
The Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program is a partnership between the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and local agencies (like air districts and seaports) to quickly reduce air pollution emissions and health risk from freight movement along California's trade corridors. Projects funded under this program must achieve early or extra emission reductions not otherwise required by law or regulation. Contact your local air district to learn more.