Zero-Emission Freight and Marine Projects
For a quick peek at funding, click an equipment category below.
Getting Started
The ZEFM Program Solicitation is OPEN for Heavy-lift Forklifts and Port Cargo Handling Equipment only.
Please follow the Solicitation Guidance closely for eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and application instructions.
Review Slides, Question & Answer Document, and Recording from the most recent webinar (July 29, 2025).
Funding Available
The California VW Mitigation Trust has allocated $70 million in funding for zero-emission freight and marine projects.
The thermometer to the right illustrates $30 million has been contracted and is being implemented, $15 million is contracting, and $25 million is available for Solicitation 5 (last updated: 12/19/2024).
Please refer to the Results page for complete program awards.
Available Funds (Millions)
Guide to a Successful Application
Instructional Videos
-
Video: Portal Registration and Accounts
-
Video: Functions of the Grants Management Portal
-
Completing the Application
Previous Solicitation Program Materials
· Program Guidance for Solicitation 1, published on June 18, 2020.
· Program Guidance for Solicitation 2, published on September 28, 2021.
· Program Guidance for Solicitation 3, published on September 29, 2022.
· Program Guidance for Solicitation 4, published on October 19, 2023.
Questions? See additional resources below:
Example Funding Agreement
Outstanding Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions (COMING SOON)
Submit questions via [email protected]
Sign up for our mailing list for program updates
If you have questions about the guidance or need assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 1-844-9VW-FUND.
Web design and development by