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The CVA Program is now open!
What’s new? We are excited to announce the CVA Program has reopened with limited funding! Before you begin your application, please take a moment to understand the program changes and browse our updated website for more information. Important CVA Program Changes Grant amount have increased! $7,000 for a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) and $7,500 for a battery electric (BEV) or fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) Hybrid Vehicles (HEV) are no longer eligible for the program. Participants must reside in a disadvantaged community (DAC) Identified by the… Read more
Important Program Update: Reservation List Status
Good news, we have received funding from the state of California to begin serving the current reservation list! There is limited funding to serve the reservation list. This does not guarantee you will receive a grant, once the funding runs out the reservation list will close. Participants who were not served a grant this phase may re-apply when the program re-opens and applications are made available again. There is no timeframe for when you will receive a decision. Please keep an eye out in your… Read more
Important Program Update: The Reservation List is Now at Full Capacity
We’ve received a great response to the program and therefore the Reservation List is at full capacity. A Reservation List was put into effect 3/17/21 because all available funds were awarded or reserved for those who had already applied and those already approved for funding. Unfortunately, we do not expect to receive additional funds until next year due to delays at the legislature, so we are closing the program to new applicants and applicants who are not on the Reservation List as of 4/14/2021. More… Read more
Important Program Update! Reservation List Now in Effect 2
The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program has now set up a Reservation List as of 3/17/2021 to meet the financial obligations of approved applicants. All available funds have been awarded or reserved for those who applied and have been approved. For more information, please read on. A Reservation List means: All program funds are now committed to program participants who have completed a qualifying application and received an Approval Letter. Approved applicants have 60 days to redeem their grant. If the grant is not redeemed, those funds become… Read more
Important Program Update! Reservation List Now in Effect 1
The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program has now set up a Reservation List as of 3/17/2021 to meet the financial obligations of approved applicants. All available funds have been awarded or reserved for those who applied and have been approved. For more information, please read on. A Reservation List means: All program funds are now committed to program participants who have completed a qualifying application and received an Approval Letter. Approved applicants have 60 days to redeem their grant. If the grant is not redeemed, those… Read more
Pandemic Response: Temporary Program Changes 4
The CVA Program team would like to send our best wishes to everyone impacted by the evolving health and economic crisis. The CVA Program is open and will continue accepting applications until further notice. Due to the pandemic, participants should expect significantly longer wait times. We are working hard to minimize our application processing time, but currently, participants can expect to wait three months or more to hear back about their eligibility. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Due to ongoing disruptions caused by the… Read more
Pandemic Response: Temporary Program Changes 3
The CVA Program team would like to send our best wishes to everyone impacted by the evolving health and economic crisis. The CVA Program is open and will continue accepting applications during this crisis. However, participants should expect longer wait times. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Due to ongoing disruptions caused by the evolving health and economic crisis, the CVA Program has made several programmatic changes to protect our team’s health and safety, while also accommodating program participants who are impacted by the evolving… Read more
Pandemic Response: Temporary Program Changes 2
The CVA Program team would like to send our best wishes to everyone impacted by the evolving health and economic crisis. The CVA Program is open and will continue accepting applications during this crisis. However, participants should expect longer wait times. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Due to ongoing disruptions caused by the evolving health and economic crisis, the CVA Program has made several programmatic changes to protect our team’s health and safety, while also accommodating program participants who are impacted by the evolving… Read more
Pandemic Response: Temporary Program Changes 1
The CVA Program team would like to send our best wishes to everyone impacted by the evolving health and economic crisis. The CVA Program is open and will continue accepting applications during this crisis. However, due to ongoing disruptions caused by the evolving health and economic crisis, the CVA Program has made several programmatic changes to protect our team’s health and safety, while also accommodating program participants who are impacted by the evolving health and economic crisis. May Updates: We have extended the deadline to… Read more
Update Response: Temporary Program Changes
The CVA Program team would like to send our best wishes to everyone impacted by the evolving health and economic crisis. The CVA Program is open and will continue accepting applications during this crisis. However, due to ongoing disruptions caused by the evolving health and economic crisis, the CVA Program has made several programmatic changes to protect our team’s health and safety, while also accommodating program participants who are impacted by the evolving health and economic crisis. Given the scope of disruption, we realize it… Read more
The CVA Program has Relaunched!
What’s NEW?! We are very excited to announce the CVA Program has relaunched and our online application is NOW OPEN! Before you begin your application, please take a moment to understand the program changes and browse our updated website for more information. Ready to begin an application? Apply now. Important CVA Program changes: Vehicle grant amounts have changed to a two-tier system. The highest grant amounts will be available for the lowest income level: $5,000 for a BEV or PHEV and $2,500 for a hybrid.… Read more
2018 Tulare County Ride & Drive Event Brings National Drive Electric Week to CA’s Central Valley
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 14, 2018 Benefits of Driving Plug-In Electric Vehicles Celebrated at Tulare County’s National Drive Electric Week Event Tulare County residents test drive electric vehicles at the Lindsay Farmer’s Market Lindsay, CA: –Tonight at the Lindsay Farmer’s Market Tulare County residents will experience electric vehicles through test drives and ride-alongs. The 2018 Tulare County Ride & Drive Event is one of more than 280 happening across the country as part of the annual National Drive Electric Week. The event will highlight… Read more
Press Briefing for Clean Vehicle Assistance Program’s Successful Launch
PRESS RELEASE New state program helps make clean cars affordable for lower-income Californians Clean Vehicle Assistance Program to use initial $5 million to provide grants and loans for new and used clean cars OAKLAND — The California Air Resources Board today announced a new statewide grant and loan program to help lower-income consumers across California get into the cleanest new and used cars on the market. The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program, run by the Oakland-based nonprofit Beneficial State Foundation, was launched with a $5 million… Read more
Check Out Our Blog Post
Our very own Michelle Barron published a blog post! Check out her story about joining the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program team and her personal commitment to work tirelessly for environmental justice for California's Central Valley. Read more
We’ve Launched the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program!
The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program is now LIVE! We are extremely excited to start serving CA residents by increasing access to affordable clean vehicles. Read more
