Zero-Emission Freight and Marine Projects

Up to $34 million is available to eligible projects statewide through a competitive solicitation.  The  solicitation is tentatively scheduled to open in Q1 2021.

An additional $35 million is expected to be available by mid-2022.

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Eligibility and Key Requirements

The following is a list of eligibility and key program requirements. A complete description of the eligibility requirements, application instructions, evaluation criteria, and other requirements will be included in the Guidance document located in the “Resources” section below.

Public agencies and private businesses are eligible to participate in this program.

Eligible projects include:

• scrap and replace forklifts (with >8,000 lbs. lift capacity), airport ground support equipment (GSE) and port cargo handling equipment (CHE) with new zero-emission technologies;
• repower ferries, tugboats, and towboats by scrapping and replacing marine engines with new zero-emission, all-electric or fuel-cell, technologies; and
• install shore power at berths that serve ocean-going vessels.

Key project requirements include:

• For replacement and repower projects, the old equipment must be scrapped (destroyed).
• Funded equipment must be certified, verified, or otherwise approved by the U.S. EPA or CARB for operation in California.
• Funded equipment must be domiciled in and operate in the State of California for the duration of its project life.
• Funding recipients must report annually on operations for at least three years.

Required Supporting Documentation

The following is a partial list of key supporting documentation needed for completing an application. A complete list of all information required to complete the application will be included in the Guidance document.

For All Projects:

• Documentation of general and property liability insurance;
• Documentation demonstrating compliance with CARB regulations applicable to all equipment owned by the applicant;
• Itemized quotes/costs for all proposed new equipment and infrastructure; and
• Applicant W-9

Additionally, for Scrap and Replace/Repower Projects

• Photos of existing equipment with engine tag(s);
• Usage records for calendar year 2019;
• CARB Executive Order(s) for the existing engine(s); and
• CARB Executive Order(s) or approval letter for the new engines.

Additionally, for Shore Power Projects

• Photos and an aerial map of the pier, harbor, or area where shore power system will be installed;
• Ownership records showing ownership or guaranteed use of land;
• Berth activity information for calendar year 2019; and
• Estimated Timeline.

Pre-Solicitation Webinars 

On December 14, 2021, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time), a pre-solicitation webinar will be held for the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust Zero-Emission Freight and Marine Program. Please join us to learn and ask questions about and provide feedback on the updated program requirements.

Register for the Webinar

The webinars will cover the program requirements, applicant eligibility, project eligibility, and the application process that will be included in the draft Guidance document. Questions may be answered during or after the webinars.

Recordings of the webinars will be posted in the “Resources” section for on-demand viewing.

Pre-Application Webinars (To Be Scheduled)

The webinars will cover the program requirements, applicant eligibility, project eligibility, the application process, and how to use the online application system. Please sign up on our email list to be notified when a webinar is scheduled.

Recordings of the webinars will be posted in the “Resources” section for on-demand viewing.

Resources

Resources for solicitation opening Q1 of 2021:

• Draft Guidance Document (Coming Soon!)
• Eligibility and Funding Summary Table (Coming Soon!)
• Online Application (Fluxx) User Guide
• Questions and Answers (Coming Soon!)

Resources for prior solicitation (closed August 31, 2020):

• Guidance Document
• Eligibility and Funding Summary Table
• Online Application (Fluxx) User Guide
• Questions and Answers
• August 6, 2020 Pre-Application Webinar

If you have questions about the solicitation, or need assistance using the online grants management system, please email us at CaliforniaVWTrust@baaqmd.gov or call us at 1-844-9VW-FUND.