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Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) is sponsored by California Air Resources Board (CARB) administered by Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC). Offers funding assistance towards the purchase or lease of a new or used battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle for income-qualified California residents. Helps individuals with limited credit and financial challenges secure reliable transportation.
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Driving Clean Assistance Program - Driving Clean Assistance Program Driving Clean Assistance Program Driving Clean Assistance Program DCAP is now accepting applications from income-qualified California residents including Native American and Indigenous communities across the state! Are you ready to switch to a cleaner ride and save money?
The Clean Cars 4 All program, helps eligible California residents upgrade to a clean air vehicle while removing high-polluting gas vehicles from the road. Empowering Clean Air Vehicle Ownership Since 2015, the Driving Clean Assistance Program has helped over 450 applicants realize their dream of owning a clean air vehicle, distributing $4,060,287. 30 in incentives across 12 counties from the Bay Area to Sacramento.
Discover if you qualify for clean air vehicle incentives and assistance. Our program offers support for a wide range of applicants. Choose Your Clean Air Vehicle Explore a variety of clean air vehicles that qualify for our program.
From electric to plug-in hybrid electric, find the clean air vehicle that's right for you. We provide comprehensive financing assistance to make your clean air vehicle purchase easier and more affordable.
Driving Clean Assistance Program: Empowering Clean Mobility for Disadvantaged Communities The Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP), in partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), provides incentives statewide in California to assist low-income and disadvantaged communities in purchasing clean air vehicles.
This program aims to combat climate change and predatory lending practices while also offering continuous financial coaching. Administered by the Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC), DCAP aligns with CHDC’s commitment to grassroots community development, ensuring equitable access to affordable housing and services while championing diversity and inclusion.
Through targeted support, DCAP empowers individuals with limited credit and financial challenges to secure reliable transportation, fostering financial stability and environmental responsibility. DCAP Impact Stories from Across California “It’s So Much Better — Cheaper, Faster, and No More Gas. ” — Zune P.
For Zune, switching to an electric vehicle was a practical decision that immediately improved her daily life. “I’m glad I’m not putting out as many emissions into the world as before If I was driving gas. ” – Naomi L.
For Naomi, switching to an electric vehicle was not about getting around, it was about making a difference. “I Don’t Have to Take the Bus Anymore. ” – Michael P.
For Michael, getting a new car meant more than an upgrade—it meant independence. DCAP is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment particularly in disadvantaged communities.
DCAP offers funding assistance toward the purchase or lease of a new or used battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell vehicle. Battery Electric Vehicles Eligible residents can buy or lease a brand new or pre-owned battery electric vehicle, getting access to a sustainable and eco-friendly transportation option that reduces carbon emissions and promotes cleaner air.
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles Eligible residents can opt to purchase or lease a new or used plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, experiencing the flexibility of electric and gasoline-powered transportation modes to enhance efficiency and minimize environmental footprint.
Eligible residents can buy or lease a brand new or pre-owned fuel cell vehicle, emitting only water vapor as a byproduct and contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner air. Learn About Your Clean Air Vehicle Options Dive into the array of clean air vehicle options available, and receive invaluable insights and guidance on making environmentally conscious transportation choices.
Whether you’re considering electric, hybrid, or fuel cell vehicles, DCAP offers expert advice to help you navigate the transition to cleaner and more sustainable transportation solutions.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: California Resident with a qualifying household income (based on 300% of the Federal Poverty Level or less); purchase or lease a new or used vehicle equal to or less than $45,000; own or lease their clean vehicle for a … Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Clean Ports Program is sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Clean Ports Program provides funding for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, as well as climate and air quality planning at U.S. ports. It aims to reduce diesel pollution and build a foundation for the port sector to transition to fully zero-emissions operations.