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Find similar grantsEngines Off Grant is sponsored by Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC). This program offers financial support to food trucks and other mobile businesses in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, or Jefferson counties in Colorado to transition from gas or diesel generators to electric power.
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Mobile Business Grants | Engines Off The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) is offering financial support to help food trucks and other mobile businesses switch to electric power. Eligible applicants can receive up to 80% of project costs, up to $20,000 in funding. The Engines Off Grant is open August 17 - September 18, 2026 Due to high demand and limited available funding, this round is expected to be competitive.
Interested businesses are encouraged to apply as early as possible to maximize their opportunity for funding while funds remain available. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee funding. A project quote is required with your application.
Before applying, visit our Trusted Partner Network to connect with participating vendors and installation companies that can help identify an appropriate battery-powered system and provide the required project quote. We are excited to continue supporting Colorado's mobile businesses as they transition to cleaner, quieter battery-powered operations. https://coloradosun.
com/2025/04/23/food-trucks-ozone-electrification-climate-change/ https://denverite. com/2025/04/24/electric-food-trucks/ Benefits of Electric Power Stations Generators require consistent maintenance, resulting in expensive repairs and lost income – power stations nearly eliminate those costs. In addition, the price of gas, diesel, and propane fuels are more expensive and variable than electricity.
Overall, the savings on fuel and maintenance can pay back the cost of the power stations and installation in as soon as one year. Generators can cause health problems for food truck employees, who are acutely and regularly exposed, as well as to the general public. Fossil fuel powered generators emit toxic air pollutants including carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxide.
These pollutants can aggravate asthma and allergies and can cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Traditional food truck generators create 55 dB – 90 dB of noise while operating, even though prolonged exposure to noises greater than 70dB can cause hearing problems. Also, food truck generator emissions create polluted, sometimes smelly, eating environments.
Power stations can improve customer experience by eliminating noise and pollution. According to Joule Case , a single food truck running for 8 hours with a gas generator can emit 165 pounds of CO2. That's the equivalent of burning 83 pounds of coal, according to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Mobile businesses, including food trucks, operating in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, or Jefferson counties, Colorado. A project quote for a battery-powered system is required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 18, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Engines Off Grant is funded by Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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