Overview
The Clean Fleet Enterprise’s (CFE) Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program is a statewide competitive application process for eligible light-, medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles. Fleets will provide background information on their current fleet make-up, indicate the level of planning that has occurred for fleet transition, and provide financial information on vehicles and/or technology the fleet plans to acquire. In general, a successful applicant will convey an understanding of the grant program criteria, their preparedness to manage a complex and long-term fleet transition project, and their commitment to maintaining battery and fuel cell electric or recovered methane vehicles in everyday fleet operations.
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Current Incentives
Maximum funding incentives offered through the Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology program are by fuel type and vehicle weight class. These incentives will be periodically revisited and revised over time.
New Fleet Vehicles Incentives as flat rate or percentage of new vehicle cost:
| Fuel Type | Light Duty-Class 2B | Class 3 | Class 4 | Class 5 | Class 6 | Class 7+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric and Fuel Cell Electric | $8,000 | 40% | 40% | 50% | 55% | 60% |
| Recovered Methane | N/A | N/A | 40% | 50% | 55% | 60% |
Vehicle Scrappage
Vehicle scrappage is not required in order to qualify for this funding cycle. However, the Clean Fleet Enterprise strongly encourages applicants to scrap pre-2010 fleet vehicles where possible. Pre-2010 vehicles are typically associated with higher contributions to poor air quality.
Fleets that choose to scrap any vehicles will be eligible to receive an additional funding incentive up to the amounts outlined below.
Vehicle Incentives by Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
| Light Duty - Class 2B | Class 3-4 | Class 5 | Class 6 | Class 7+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 10,000 lbs. | 10,001 - 16,000 lbs. | 16,001 - 19,500 lbs. | 19,501 - 26,000 lbs. | 26,000+ lbs. |
| $4,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
Vehicle Conversions
Conversions of existing fossil-fueled powered vehicles into battery or fuel-cell electric powered vehicles will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Fleets interested in a full conversion, and/or the installation of clean fleet technology (e.g. electric transportation refrigeration unit (eTRU)) will have the opportunity to provide additional information on their intent as part of the application process.
Conversions and Technologies:
| Light Duty - Class 2B | Class 3-4 | Class 5 | Class 6 | Class 7+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Fuel Types | Up to 10,000 lbs. | 10,001 - 16,000 lbs. | 16,001 - 19,500 lbs. | 19,501 - 26,000 lbs. | 26,001+ lbs. |
| N/A | N/A | 40% | 40% | 40% |
Application Process
The online application will be available on March 29, 2023. All applicants must submit the application online by 5:00 PM MDT June 30, 2023. Please submit questions about the program via email to cdphe_cleanfleets@state.co.us. Responses will be posted to this webpage by noon 5/12/2023. Applicants may begin preparing responses using the MS Word formatted grant application, which is available for preparatory purposes.
View the Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology Grant Program Guide
Download the Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology Grant Program preparatory grant application (MS Word)
Open the Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology Grant Program Online Application
Application Materials
Download Fleet List Template (Excel)
Download Vehicle Scrappage Template (Excel)
Download Financial Risk Assessment Questionnaire (pdf)
Open the Financial Risk Assessment Questionnaire
| Timeline | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| RFA published and grant application open | N/A | 3/29/2023 |
| Deadline for applicants to submit inquiries. Submit inquiries by email to cdphe_cleanfleets@state.co.us (No questions will be accepted after this date/time) | 5:00 PM MDT | 5/3/2023 |
| Answers to inquiries and any changes to the RFA published | Noon MDT | 5/12/2023 |
| Application submission deadline | 5:00 PM MDT | 6/30/2023 |
| Estimated Notification of Award | N/A | August 2023 |
Additional Resources
- State of Colorado Model Contract Terms and Conditions (Coming Soon)
- State of Colorado Model Purchase Order Terms and Conditions (Coming Soon)
- Video Recording of Informational Webinar: April 11, 2023
- Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology Grant Program May 2023 Q&A
Questions
Contact cdphe_cleanfleets@state.co.us
Resources linked on this website are in English. We can provide interpretation in Spanish. Please email cdphe.commentsapcd@state.co.us to request interpretation.
Additional Incentive Opportunities & Resources
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) strongly encourages applicants to review the Fleet Zero-Emission Resource Opportunity (Fleet-ZERO program for charging infrastructure grant funding.