NOTICE: We are now accepting applications for the Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Program under ELECTRIC. Program Announcement can be viewed here: (PA#2026-04). The deadline to submit applications has been extended to October 30, 2025 at 12 p.m. PT. See below for details.
In November 2024, South Coast AQMD was awarded $33 million grant under the Program for the proposal titled “Empowering Local Environmental Change Through Replacing Internal Combustion with Battery Electric Class 6 or 7 Vehicles” (ELECTRIC), designed to replace diesel or gasoline-powered Class 6 and 7 freight and food product delivery vehicles with zero-emission technology. Many of these vehicles operate near residential neighborhoods and presenting significant health and environmental risks.
Applications must be submitted online through South Coast AQMD's Grant Management System (GMS) link: http://gms.aqmd.gov. Before an application can be created, an applicant must register for an account in the system.
GMS Tutorials:
(Tutorials below are for a different funding program but the steps are the same for ELECTRIC)
Introduction to the Grant Management System: https://youtu.be/4v9_sX6lUYs
How to create an account in the GMS before submitting an application: https://youtu.be/MAjs8f3-1GY
Application period opens on August 15, 2025 at 12 PM PT and will close on October 30, 2025 at 12 PM PT.
Additional information:
Need More Information?
Please email electric@aqmd.gov.
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