The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District is pleased to announce the 2023 Clean Air Grants for Marine Diesel Engines.
Donor Name: Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District
State: California
County: Santa Barbara County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $250,000
Details:
The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District is providing grant funds to benefit public health by cost-effectively replacing old, high-polluting equipment with newer, cleaner equipment earlier than required by regulation or through normal attrition.
Upgrade or replace diesel-powered marine engines to help reduce air pollution. Successful projects will be eligible to receive a grant within a range from $10,000 to $250,000.
- Priority will be given to zero-emission or near-zero emission technology projects, along with projects located within low-income and disadvantaged communities.
- The District has discretion on how grant funds are distributed.
Eligible Vessels
- Funding opportunities may be limited for vessels subject to the Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation including: Commercial passenger fishing vessels, Commercial fishing vessels, Pilot vessels, Barges, Dredge vessels, Work boats, Research vessels, Ferries, Excursion vessels, Tug boats, Tow boats, Push boats, Crew boats, and Supply boats.
- Recreational and non-diesel vessels are NOT eligible for grant funds.
Project Requirements
- Public, private, and nonprofit entities are eligible to apply and may submit a maximum of one (1) application per program category;
- Applications are limited to one grant project per Company, LLC, Taxpayer ID, etc. with final determination at the District’s discretion.
- Vessels must be based in Santa Barbara County.
- Vessels must operate 50% of the time in coastal waters of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and/or Ventura counties with the remainder in California coastal waters.
- Vessels are required to maintain a functioning hour meter as required by the CARB Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation.
- New engine(s) must be installed and operational at least three years prior to the compliance deadline specified by the CARB Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation.
- Applicants must provide records documenting equipment ownership and usage from the last 24 months.
- Existing engine(s) proposed for repower must be demonstrated to the District to be operational and in-service at the time of application.
- Existing engine(s) must be equal to or greater than 25 horsepower.
For more information, visit SBCAPCD.