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. Marine repower application is closing on August 14 at 4pm.
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 Forklift, Port Cargo Handling Equipment, and Marine Vessel Repower 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
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Video: Portal Registration and Accounts
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Video: Functions of the Grants Management Portal
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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)
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If you have questions about the guidance or need assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 1-844-9VW-FUND.
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