Update: 2024 grant applications open April 22 - June 21, 2024. More details below.
Overview
The Clean Fleet Enterprise Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program is a statewide competitive application process for new fleet vehicles, vehicle conversions, and clean fleet technology. 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.
Current incentives
All incentives listed below are considered maximums or caps for eligible vehicle offerings through the Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program. In addition to the incentives offered through the Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program, applicants are strongly encouraged to explore their eligibility for additional grants, rebates, etc. available from other sources. Where possible, awards offered through the Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program may be combined with external funding.
| Gross vehicle weight rating | Vehicle class | Incentive amount |
|---|---|---|
10,001 to 14,000 lbs | Class 3 | $30,000 |
14,001 to 16,000 lbs | Class 4 | $45,000 |
16,001 to 19,500 lbs | Class 5 | $95,000 |
19,501 to 26,000 lbs | Class 6 | $140,000 |
26,001 to 33,000 lbs | Class 7 | $185,000 |
33,001 + lbs | Class 8 | $275,000 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | Vehicle class | Incentive amount |
|---|---|---|
14,001 to 26,000 lbs | Class 4 through Class 6 | $45,000 |
26,001 to 33,000 + lbs | Class 7 through Class 8 | $95,000 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | Vehicle class | Incentive amount |
|---|---|---|
16,001 to 19,500 lbs | Class 5 | $75,000 |
19,501 to 26,000 lbs | Class 6 | $100,000 |
26,001 to 33,000 lbs | Class 7 | $125,000 |
33,001 + lbs | Class 8 | $155,000 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | Vehicle class | Incentive amount |
|---|---|---|
16,001 to 33,000 + lbs | Class 5 through Class 8 | $55,000 |
Enhanced incentives
Enhanced incentives may be stacked with base incentives if applicants are eligible for multiple criteria. Applicants will be required to provide supporting documentation, as part of the application, to certify their eligibility for enhanced incentives.
Business registration enhanced incentive: $5,000 per vehicle for applicants who are:
- Incorporated or organized in Colorado or maintain a place of business or have an office in Colorado and:
- Are officially registered as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Or
- Certified as a women-owned business, minority-owned business, small business or a disadvantaged business enterprise.
Disproportionately Impacted Communities enhanced incentive: $5,000 per vehicle, for applicants with primary vehicle domicile locations in disproportionately impacted communities, defined by the Transportation Equity Screening Tool. Proof of vehicle registration, at a qualifying location, will be required.
Vehicle scrappage enhanced incentive: 10% increase of the base vehicle incentive, per qualifying scrapped vehicle.
Application timeline
| Schedule of activities timeline | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Request for applications published and grant application open. | N/A | 4/22/2024 |
| 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 p.m. (MDT) | 5/3/2024 |
| Answers to inquiries and any changes to the RFA published. | Noon (MDT) | 5/10/2024 |
| Application submission deadline. | 5:00 p.m. (MDT) | 6/21/2024 |
| Estimated notification of selected projects. | N/A | August 2024 |
Application links
Applicants may access the online applications by using the links below. Applicants are welcome to apply for funding in each category — new vehicles, vehicle conversions, clean fleet technology — but must do so by completing a separate application for each.
Additional resources
- Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program Guide.
- Download a MS Word-formatted grant application. (For preparation purposes only.) Coming soon.
- State of Colorado Model Contract Terms and Conditions.
- State of Colorado Model Purchase Order Terms and Conditions.
- Download Fleet List Template (Excel).
- Download Vehicle Scrappage Template (Excel).
- Download Financial Risk Assessment Questionnaire (PDF).
- Open the Financial Risk Assessment Questionnaire.
- Vehicle Depreciation Document.
- Vehicles Scrappage Requirements.
- Vehicle Operational Data Form.
Contact us
Questions? Contact cdphe_cleanfleets@state.co.us.
Resources linked on this website are in English. We can provide interpretation in Spanish upon request. Please email cdphe_apcd_outreach@state.co.us to request interpretation.
Additional incentive opportunities & resources
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment strongly encourages applicants to review the Fleet Zero-Emission Resource Opportunity (Fleet-ZERO) grant program for charging infrastructure funding.