The Heavy-Duty Vehicle Incentive Program funds projects using technologies that reduce emissions from on-road and off-road heavy-duty vehicles. Projects may include engine re-powers, the purchase of new vehicles using alternative fuels, and engine retrofit devices approved by the California Air Resources Board. Visit the California Air Resources Board's website for information on verified technologies and fuels.

The grant application period generally lasts 30 days. Notices are published in newspapers of daily circulation in the Spring of each year. For more information about any of these grant programs, contact AQMD staff at (707) 443-3093 for assistance.

You must request an application packet or download it from the District website (when available) and submit the application to the District office by the posted deadline.

Any individual, business, public agency, or non-profit organization that is located in, or that operates within the boundaries of the District.

You will need to enter into a contract with the District. The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District information and application package has a sample contract for applicants to review prior to submitting their applications.

Funding is awarded on a competitive basis. The District is interested in achieving the greatest amount of emission reductions for the money awarded, maximizing cost effectiveness. The greater the emission reductions, the better your chances at being awarded a grant. The District also looks at other factors such as overall project cost, potential for broad application of the project to other jurisdictions, agencies, and businesses, matching funds provided by outside sources and/or the applicant and regional benefits. The Guidelines, Policies, & Procedural Manual contains specific program information.

The FY 09' - 10' Carl Moyer Program Announcement contains a brief explanation of the program and instructions for completing forms. To apply for a grant, fill out the appropriate application form for your project and mail to the district office.

• Voucher Incentive Program - for replacement of 1993 or older trucks with new or used models 2007 or newer
• ARB's recently adopted Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation
• ARB-Verified retrofit devices
• Off-Road Retrofit Waiver Information
• NCUAQMD Waiver Form Information and basis can found on p. V-8 of the 2008 Guidelines, Section V Off-Road Engines (B)(10).

• Voucher Incentive Program
• On-Road
• Locomotive
• Agricultural Equipment
• Off-Road Repower
• Off-Road Equipment Replacement
• Refrigeration Unit
• Large Spark Ignition Engine
• Marine Vessel
• Fleet Modernization
• Auxiliary Unit / Idle
• Ground Service Equipment

The California Air Resources Board retains oversight authority for the Carl Moyer program. The District is subject to periodic audit of activities for conformance with CARB program administration guidelines and GAO practices. The most recent audit performed characterized the District's program as "exemplary". The Audit Report and additional information is available upon request.