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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is excited to announce that the 2024 Clean Air Grant program application window is open — applications will be accepted starting today, Monday, July 29, through Friday, September 6. Approximately $3 million is available for voluntary Clean Air Grant projects this year.
APCD will prioritize zero-emission technology projects, along with projects operating in low-income and disadvantaged communities throughout Santa Barbara County, as defined by this map: https://webmaps.arb.ca.gov/PriorityPopulations/ .
Individuals, businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits looking to replace old equipment with newer, cleaner technology, or transition to zero-emission or near-zero emission vehicles, equipment, and/or fueling infrastructure, are encouraged to apply. Successful projects will be eligible to receive a grant within a range from $10,000 to $250,000. Emission reductions from the project must be surplus to any rule or regulation. Examples of eligible projects include:
- On-Road Heavy-Duty Vehicles: