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arbcombo -- CVRP Grant Solicitation for FY 2014-15 with Option for a new Grant Agreement for FY 2015-16
Posted: 29 Jul 2014 15:25:31
The California Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) is pleased to announce its grant solicitation for an administrator to implement the approximately $117 million Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) and Increased Incentives for Public Fleets in Disadvantaged Communities Pilot Project (Public Fleet Pilot Project) for Fiscal Year 2014-15 and option for a new Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2015-16. CVRP and the Public Fleet Pilot Project were approved by the Board as part of the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Funding Plan for the Air Quality Improvement Program and Low Carbon Transportation Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Investments. CVRP provides rebates for California purchasers and lessees of up to $5,000 for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), up to $2,500 for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), up to $1,500 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and up to $900 for neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) and zero-emission motorcycles (ZEMs) on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, the Public Fleet Pilot Project provides increased incentives for public fleets located in or serving disadvantaged communities. Rebates offered to public fleets located in or serving disadvantaged communities are up to $15,000 for FCEVs, $10,000 for BEVs, and $5,250 for PHEVs, up to $900 for NEVs and ZEMs. This solicitation is open to individuals, federal, state or local government entities or agencies, and organizations or companies with expertise implementing a grant program and general knowledge of ARB’s clean vehicle programs. Applications are due to ARB by no later than 5:00 p.m., August 13,2014. ARB will hold an Applicant Teleconference to answer questions regarding this grant solicitation on August 6, 2014. The Applicant Teleconference will provide an opportunity for potential applicants to ask clarifying questions regarding general application requirements. The meeting will be held at the following date and time: Date: August 6, 2014 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Teleconference Information: Call-In Phone Number:(888) 942-9648 Passcode: 38970 The grant solicitation and all associated documents may be found on ARB’s webpage at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/solicitations.htm For more information about CVRP, please visit: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/cvrp.htm For more information about AQIP, please visit: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/aqip.htm For more information about the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Funding Plan for the Air Quality Improvement Program and Low Carbon Transportation Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Investments, please go to: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/fundplan/fundplan.htm If you have questions regarding this grant solicitation, please contact Ms. Graciela Garcia at ggarcia@arb.ca.gov or (916) 323-2781. Background: The Air Resources Board Clean Vehicle Rebate Project is designed to promote the purchase of battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles. Rebates are available for individuals, nonprofits, government entities and business owners who purchase or lease an eligible vehicle. Approximately 59,000 rebates have been issued to date, totaling about $125 million. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips. You are receiving this single arbcombo email because you are a subscriber to or have made a public comment to one or more of the following lists: aqip, auctionproceeds, cc, clean_cars, driveclean, ms-mailings.