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
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.
Contact
You can contact the Valley Air District about any AB617 related issues or questions.
559-230-6000
Ask for Jessica Olsen, Stephanie Ng or Heather Heinks
Solicitation for applications will be open on June 20, 2022 – August 4, 2022 at 5 pm
The District is soliciting proposals from eligible entities to implement Urban Greening and Vegetative Barriers projects in the South Central Fresno Community boundaries. Both Request for Proposals will each provide a total grant amount of up to $1,000,000 to the selected applicant(s) that can demonstrate the ability to efficiently and effectively implement urban greening projects by working with the community to reduce emissions and to provide several key co-benefits. Please see below for application materials.
Vegetative Barriers and Urban Greening Emission Reduction Program is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Title | Guidelines | Application | Project Plan | Notice of Approval |
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Residential Lawn and Garden Program | ||||
Commercial Lawn and Garden Program | ||||
Alternatives to Ag Burning Program | ||||
Vegetative Barriers and Urban Greening Project Plan | ||||
Truck Rerouting Study | ||||
Residential Wood Burning Emission Reduction | Guidelines |
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School Air Filtration | N/A | Pre-approved | ||
Electric School Bus Incentive Program | N/A | Pre-approved | ||
Railcar Movers/Switchers Replacement | N/A | Pre-approved | ||
Alternative Fuel Fueling Station |
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N/A | Pre-approved |
Title | Guidelines | Application | Project Plan | Notice of Approval |
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Increased Educational Training for EV Mechanics Plan | Under Review | |||
Heavy-Duty Truck Replacement Emission Reduction Program | Under Review | |||
Zero Emission Yard Truck Replacement Program | Under Review | |||
Tune-in Tune-up | Under Review | |||
Public Benefit New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase | Under Review |
Title | Guidelines | Application | Project Plan | Notice of Approval |
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Drive Clean |
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Charging Plugs for Trucks |
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Underfired Charbroilers |
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