Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

What does it fund?

Pre-commercial demonstrations of advanced vehicles, engines, equipment, transportation systems, and accompanying infrastructure. Examples of funded items include freight and delivery trucks, school and transit buses, yard trucks, forklifts and cargo handing equipment, locomotives, commercial harbor craft, shore power and emissions capture systems for ocean-going vessels, and aviation. These advanced technology projects demonstrate zero-emission or near zero-emission vehicles and equipment that use less or no petroleum and emit fewer GHG emissions.

Who is eligible for funds?

California-based public entities (e.g., public agencies, municipalities, counties, cities, special districts), or California-based non-profit organizations with experience in administering large scale air pollution control projects.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

All projects must benefit disadvantaged communities. Projects within disadvantaged communities receive enhanced application scoring.

How do I access funds?

Apply through a competitive statewide solicitation.

Funding timeline

The most recent grant solicitation closed on October 26, 2023. Check the program grant solicitation webpage for the latest updates.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2023

$123.4 million allocated

$123.4 million implemented

$117.2 million benefiting priority populations

26,243 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions

14 projects implemented

2023 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023

949 full-time equivalent jobs reported