Clean Air Fund Incentive Program

 

 

 

Holly Galbreath, Air Quality Specialist II (805) 303-3666

Stephanie Lapeyre-Montrose, Supervising Air Quality Specialist (805) 303-3665

 

These grants support Ventura County projects that reduce emissions contributing to ozone and particle pollution or address climate change, for instance by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases or mitigating the impact of carbon released into the atmosphere.

 

Application Form

 

Guidelines:

  • Selected projects typically not eligible for other district grants
  • Innovative and pilot projects encouraged
  • Evaluated for potential emission reductions, feasibility, public benefit and cost-effectiveness
  • Public and private organizations eligible
  • Awarded on first-come, first-served basis
  • FAQ
  • Detailed selection criteria

 

Examples of funded projects:

  • Electric motor with solar-powered charging equipment for Lake Casitas Rowing Association coaching boat
  • Study of plastic tarps designed to reduce pesticide emissions on berry farms
  • Electric landscaping equipment programs

 

Application Tips:

  • Contact Holly Galbreath at holly@vcapcd.org or (805) 303-3666 to find out if funds are available.
  • Request only a portion of the needed funding to increase cost-effectiveness.
  • Replace older, heavily used equipment with zero-emission versions to maximize pollution reduction.
  • Offer free services to boost public benefit.
  • Attach additional information including site plans, detailed budgets, product specifications and quotes for equipment or licensed contractors.

 

Process (can take three to four months):

  1. Applications are submitted.
  2. District staff members make sure applications are complete and conduct technical reviews.
  3. Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee meets to review proposals, receive input from district staff and allow applicants to present information and answer questions.
  4. Committee submits recommendation for which projects should be funded to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board, which decides at its next possible meeting.
  5. District staff members process funded proposals.
     

History:

The Clean Air Fund was established in 1992 with a $1.5 million donation from 3M Co., which operated a plant in Camarillo at the time. Each year, interest earned by an endowment created with part of the donation becomes available for grants. Since 2015, the district has awarded $465,000 in grants.
 

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