South Coast AQMD is now accepting applications for
four project categories under the INVEST CLEAN*
program—totaling more than $417 million. INVEST
CLEAN will advance zero-emission freight transportation,
expand clean infrastructure, support job training, and
deliver public health benefits to communities.
INVEST CLEAN aims to modernize the Southern
California goods movement
and logistics system by
transitioning to zeroemission
technologies.
Funding is available for
projects located in Los
Angeles, Orange, Riverside
and San Bernardino
counties. This program is
projected to create more
than 44,000 green jobs
nationwide in areas such
as electrical work, vehicle manufacturing, infrastructure
installation, operations, and long-term maintenance.
If fully implemented, the INVEST CLEAN initiative is
expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated
3.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent over
five years and 12 million metric tons over 25 years. Each
year, the program is also projected to eliminate 1,600 tons
of smog-forming nitrogen oxide emissions, 28 tons of fine
particulate matter, and 30 tons of diesel particulate matter,
delivering a cost-effective and sustainable pathway toward
cleaner air and healthier communities.
For more information or to apply, visit investclean.org.
*This project has been funded wholly or in part by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under assistance
agreement #5E97T15501 to the South Coast Air Quality
Management District. The contents of this document
do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, nor does U.S.
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policies of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
**Application deadline extended from September 30, 2025
to December 16, 2025.