Shafter
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Events
Engaging the public throughout the development and implementation of AB 617 will be paramount. The District plans to host a series of workshops, public meetings, and community forums to educate the public, yet more importantly, to solicit suggestions and feedback on a wide variety of issues, including allocation of funds, identifying communities for potential enhanced monitoring and action plan development.
See all AB 617 Related EventsUpcoming Events
Regular District Meetings
Related Workshops
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Funding
AB 617 and the recent Cap and Trade extension legislation is expected to bring significant additional funds to the Valley to help reduce emissions and improve public health in disadvantaged communities. Learn about qualifying projects, impacted communities and investment priorities.
Read About AB 617 FundingGrants Program
The District also administers an existing comprehensive incentive-based grants program to reduce emissions throughout the San Joaquin Valley.
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Contact
You can contact the Valley Air District about any AB617 related issues or questions.
559-230-6000
AB 617 Management Contacts
Ask for Stephanie Ng, Sarah Hasan Lane or Heather Heinks
Vegetative Barrier Request For Proposal (RFP)
Request for Proposal (RFP): The District is requesting proposals from eligible entities to implement Vegetative Barrier projects in the Shafter AB 617 Community. The Vegetative Barrier Request for Proposal (RFP) will provide a total grant amount of up to $508,769 to the selected applicant(s) that can demonstrate the ability to efficiently and effectively implement vegetative barriers projects by working with the community to reduce emissions and to provide several key co-benefits.
Proposals are due by December 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Shafter Vegetative Barrier Request for Proposal (RFP)
Approved and Pre-Approved Project Plans
| Title | Guidelines | Application | Project Plan | Notice of Approval |
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| Tune-in Tune-up | ||||
| Replacement of Passenger Vehicles | ||||
| Public Benefit New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase | ||||
| Road Paving & Sidewalk Installation |
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| Transit Bus Replacement (Dial-a-Ride) | ||||
| Residential Air Filtration Program Plan |
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| Car Share Program | ||||
| Residential Lawn and Garden Program | ||||
| Commercial Lawn and Garden Program | ||||
| Low Dust Nut Harvester Program | ||||
| Alternatives to Ag Burning Program | ||||
| Charge Up Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive Program | ||||
| Vegetative Barriers | ||||
| Urban Greening |
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| Residential Wood Burning Emission Reduction | ||||
| Tractor Replacement Program | N/A | Pre-approved | ||
| Ag Pump Replacement | N/A | Pre-approved | ||
| Electric School Bus Incentive Program | N/A | Pre-approved | ||
| Railcar Movers/Switchers Replacement | N/A | Pre-approved | ||
| Alternative Fuel Fueling Stations |
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N/A | Pre-approved |
| Heavy-Duty Truck Replacement Emission Reduction Program | N/A | Pre-approved | ||
| Zero Emission Yard Truck Replacement Program | N/A | Pre-approved | ||
| Funding for Bike Lanes | N/A | Pre-approved |
