The Wood Stove Incentive Replacement Program assists in replacing older, non-certified wood stoves, with cleaner, more fuel-efficient wood heating devices or other less polluting heating appliances. Replacements that may qualify for incentive funding include:

1. Replacement of non-EPA certified wood heating appliances with EPA certified appliances.
2. Replacement of non-EPA certified wood heating appliances with propane, natural gas, or electrical heating appliances.

The grant application period runs from approximately mid-August to mid-October. For more information about any of these grant programs contact AQMD Staff at (707)443-3093 or support@ncuaqmd.org for assistance.

First, download the application packet or request a copy be mailed to you. Then, submit the completed application to the District office by the posted deadline.

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

You will need to enter into a contract with the District. The AQMD 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.