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Find similar grantsClean Vehicle Assistance Program is sponsored by California Air Resources Board (CARB). This program provides grants and affordable financing to low-income Californians for the purchase of new or used hybrid or electric vehicles. It aims to facilitate access to clean technology vehicles for low-income consumers.
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Driving Clean Assistance Program | California Air Resources Board Driving Clean Assistance Program Clean Transportation Incentives CleanTransportationIncentives@arb. ca. gov Driving Clean Assistance Program , Low Carbon Transportation Incentives and Air Quality Improvement Program Please do not send CARB personally identifiable information - such as your address, income, or driver's license number - unless it is requested by CARB staff.
The Driving Clean Assistance Program has launched statewide. Please visit Clean Cars 4 All & Driving Clean Assistance Program Fact Sheet for more information. Incentives for eligible low-income consumers to purchase or lease a new or used clean vehicle.
The program also provides access to low-interest rate loans capped at 8%, opportunities for mobility options such as transit passes or e-bikes, as well as up to an additional $2,000 in incentives to offset the cost of charging. DCAP marks CARB’s efforts to streamline programs and expand access to the Clean Cars 4 All program (CC4A) to areas of the state that currently do not have a pre-existing, district operated CC4A program.
What are the possible incentive amounts? The following table summarizes incentive amounts. Consumers needing an affordable loan will have access to low-interest rate loans, capped at 8% Annual Percentage Rate (APR).
Without a Vehicle to Scrap Disadvantaged Community (DAC) Status Vehicle Purchase Grant + Charging Incentive 1 Up to $10,000 + $2,000 Charging Incentive Up to $12,000 + $2,000 Charging Incentive Up to $7,500 + $2,000 Charging Incentive Who is eligible for funds? Income-qualified California residents who have not previously participated in any CARB light-duty vehicle purchase incentive program are eligible for this program.
Are there any recent policy changes? Increased loan cap to $45,000. How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?
2 A tiered incentive structure provides maximum incentives to the lowest income participants purchasing or leasing the cleanest technology vehicles that reside within and near priority populations. This reduces health risks and transportation costs, and provides greater, more reliable mobility and increased access to clean transportation to priority populations.
People interested in participating should visit Driving Clean Assistance Program , which is maintained by the program administrator, Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC). Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund 1 Approved participants will have the option to receive either a $2,000 prepaid card to use for public charging or up to $2,000 towards the installation of charging infrastructure in their home.
2 Priority populations include residents of: (1) census tracts identified as disadvantaged by California Environmental Protection Agency per Senate Bill 535; (2) census tracts identified as low-income per Assembly Bill (AB) 1550; or (3) a low-income household per AB 1550.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: California residents with a household income less than or equal to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 in grants and affordable financing options; up to $10,000 for new or used BEV, PHEV, or FCEV; up to $12,000 for income-qualified participants in Disadvantaged Communities. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Clean Vehicle Assistance Program is funded by California Air Resources Board (CARB). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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