Annual Solicitation - Infrastructure Installation Application

  • Infrastructure Installation Application

  • Background

    This is the application to install infrastructure through the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District (District)'s 2026 Solicitation. Use this application if you would like to purchase and install new clean infrastructure, such as EV chargers or hydrogen fueling. 

    Eligibility

    Maximum Funding Amounts

     

    Project Details Maximum Funding Percentage
    Baseling for All Projects 60% of eligible costs
    Additional Incentive for projects with renewable solar or wind power systems (>50% powered) +10% of eligible costs
    Additional incentive for projects located near Sensitive Receptors* +10% of eligible costs
    Additional incentive for heavy-duty truck parking facilities that provide  +10% of eligible costs
    Additional incentive for publicly accessible projects or projects where the Applicant is a public entity +15% of eligible costs
    Located at or Near a Sensitive Receptor** 100% of eligible costs

    * A Sensitive Receptor is defined as any residence; education resources such as preschools and kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools; daycare centers; and health care facilities such as hospitals or retirement and nursing homes.

    ** Only applies to projects located in a tribal area or state-designated Disadvantaged Community, such as Rio Vista and the northern portion of West Sacramento.

    Instructions:

    This application may take thirty minutes to an hour to complete. Please note that you will need paperwork documenting the Applicant's control of the project site, proof that power is delivered to the project site, an aerial map of the project site, documentation that permits can be obtained, and itemized quotes for all equipment and installation costs. If the project will be publicly accessible, proof that a competitive bidding process was conducted is also required.

    Please be sure to save your progress frequently by clicking the "Save" button at the bottom of each page. You can save your progress at any time and finish filling out the application later. To save, click the "Save" button at the bottom of the form. This form will not autosave, so you need to manually save.


    Required fields are marked with a red asterisk. You will be required to complete all required fields before submitting your application. 


    This application consists of four pages. Click the "Next" button at the bottom right of the page when you have finished completing all of the required fields to move to the next page.


    When you have completed page four, click the "Submit" button to submit your application. You will see a pop-up page confirming your submission and will receive a confirmation email. If you do not see the pop-up page or receive the confirmation email, please contact grants@ysaqmd.org to ensure your application was received.


    An organization may submit up to two applications for two project sites only if both sites are located on tribal lands or within a state-designated Disadvantaged Community, including the northernmost portion of West Sacramento and Rio Vista. 

    In all other cases, the District will accept only one application per person or operation. Applications that share the same owner, responsible party, contact information, ownership documentation, or other information indicating common ownership will be considered affiliated and treated as a single operation.

    If you need assistance completing this online application, District staff is available every Monday between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. You can stop by our office at 1947 Galileo Court, Davis, CA 95618, or you can join our Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2453406055.

    The District will stop accepting applications at 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2026. You must submit this application form prior to 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2026 to be considered for funding.

  • Applicant Information

    Please complete the following information for the entity applying for this grant. Please ensure the applicant name and mailing address match the information listed on the applying entity's Form W-9.

  • Primary Contact Information

    District staff will email the Primary Contact listed below with all updates and requests related to this project.

  • Signing Authority Information

    The Signing Authority listed below will be required to sign this application and any other documents related to this project. District staff will not contact the Signing Authority, unless the Primary Contact cannot be reached.

  • This page of the application consists of six dropdown sections:

    1. Project Information
    2. Equipment Information
    3. Anticipated Usage
    4. Project Costs
    5. Installer Information
    6. Other Required Uploads

    Please click on the arrow button on the right-hand side of each heading to expand the section. These sections can be completed in any order. Please click the save button at the bottom of the page to ensure your progress is not lost if you need to leave this tab. 

    • Project Information 

    • Publicly Accessible Station Definition

      A publicly accessible station is defined as an infrastructure project that is available to provide fuel or energy to all members of the general public with no physical access restrictions and no necessity to enter into a contract or sign release of liability.

      Publicly accessible stations should be accessible to the public 24 hours a day
      or as many hours as allowed by local ordinance. Publicly accessible stations
      with restricted access such as gated facilities must be accessible to the public
      during their regular business hours.

    • Competitive Bids Required

      Competitive bidding is the process by which an applicant competitively selects
      infrastructure projects using two or more bids. Competitive bids are required for publicly accessible projects. Please upload copies of all bids received for this project below.

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    • Equipment Information 
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    • Competitive Bids Required

      Competitive bidding is the process by which an applicant competitively selects
      infrastructure projects using two or more bids. Competitive bids are required for projects with a clean energy installation component. Please upload copies of all bids received for this project below.

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    • Anticipated Usage 
    • Project Costs 
    • Installer Information 
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  • Funding Disclosure

  • Insurance and Workers' Compensation

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  • Terms and Conditions

    1. I have legal authority to apply for grant funds for the equipment described in this application.
    2. The proposed project is not required to be implemented by any local, state, and/or federal rule, regulations, or other legally binding requirement.
    3. For infrastructure projects, discretionary costs may be accrued by an applicant prior to contract execution, applicant assumes all financial risks and costs accrued prior to contract execution are not reimbursable until an agreement is fully executed.
    4. I understand the grant will pay for a portion of the total costs and I must retain copies of receipts and cancelled checks to prove that I paid my share of the costs.
    5. I understand that if project costs are financed with borrowed money, I must use the grant funds to pay down the loan balance so that total liens on funded equipment do not exceed my share of the project's costs.
    6. I understand there are conditions placed on receiving a grant and agree to refund the grant (or a pro-rated portion) if it is found that at any time, I do not meet those conditions.
    7. I understand I must complete the project specified in the application no later than the period of performance stated in the Grant Agreement and will be required to submit a progress reporting form each calendar quarter until that work is complete. This deadline may be extended for cause if requested by the applicant and approved in writing by the District.
    8. I understand it is my responsibility to ensure that all technologies are either verified or certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to reduce NOx and/or PM.
    9. I understand that all equipment and parts must be new. Remanufactured or refurbished equipment and parts are not eligible for funding.
    10. I understand that the project must be installed and located within the District boundaries.
    11. I understand that the project must comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws and requirements including environmental laws, and State building, environmental, and fire codes.
    12. I understand that the air district may need to perform a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review and obtain approval prior to funding a project.
    13. I understand that a publicly accessible infrastructure project must be solicited and selected through a competitive bidding process that has been approved by the District.
    14. I understand that all work must be performed by a license contractor with the appropriate license classification.
    15. I understand that at least one electrician on each crew, at any given time, must hold an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program certification. Further, for projects supplying 25 kw or more to a vehicle, at least 25% of the total electricians working on the crew for the project, at any given time, must hold an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program certification in compliance with Public Utilities Code Section 740.20.
    16. I understand that I must submit reports annually to the District.
    17. I understand I will be prohibited from applying for any form of emission reduction credits for District-funded projects including Emission Reduction Credit (ERC), Mobile Source Emission Reduction Credit (MSERC), and/or Certificate of Advanced Placement (CAP), for all time, from the District, CARB, any/or any other district.
    18. I certify that the proposed project has not been funded and is not being considered for Carl Moyer Program funds by another air district or any other public agency.
    19. I understand that disclosure is required of the value of any current financial incentive that directly reduces the project price, including tax credits or deductions, grants, or other public financial assistance.
    20. I understand the District has the right to conduct unannounced inspections to ensure the project equipment is fully operational and at the activity level committed to in the grant agreement.
    21. I certify that the requested funds do not include administrative costs. Administrative costs are defined as costs related to application preparation and submittal, project administration, monitoring, oversight, data gathering, and report preparation. I will include funds necessary to cover administrative costs and any required matching funds in my budget for the duration of the project.
    22. I understand that an IRS Form 1099 will be issued to me for the incentive funds received under any District Program. I understand that it is my responsibility to determine the tax liability associated with participating in District Programs.
    23. I understand the equipment will be required to be in operating condition through the term of the contract.
    24. I understand that, if during the project life the fuel/energy meter fails for any reason, the fuel/energy meter must be repaired or replaced as soon as possible and is considered a maintenance expense and therefore not an eligible cost for use of District funds.
    25. I understand that if any battery charging station installations are made, I must report the installation to the Department of Energy Alternative Fuel Data Center located at http://www.afdc.energy.gov/locator/stations/.
    26. I understand that if any hydrogen fueling stations are installed, I must register and report to the Station Online Status System (SOSS) maintained by the California Fuel Cell Partnership (www.cafcp.org). Furthermore, I understand I must abide by the requirements of their reporting system.
    27. My organization is, or I am, in compliance with, will remain in compliance with, and does not have any outstanding, unresolved, or unpaid Notice of Noncompliance (NON), Notice of Violation (NOV), or citations for violations of any federal, State, and local air quality regulations including, but not limited to, the Cargo Handling Equipment Regulation, Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation, Drayage Truck Regulation, In-Use Off- Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation, Marine Shore Power Regulation, Portable Diesel Airborne Toxic Control Measure, Public Agency and Utility Rule, Sleeper Berth Truck Idling Regulation, Solid Waste Collection Vehicle Regulation, Stationary Engine Airborne Toxic Control Measures, Statewide Truck and Bus Regulation, and Transit Fleet Rule.
    28. I certify to the best of knowledge that the information contained in this application is true and correct.

    For publicly accessible charging or fueling stations:

    1. I understand that publicly accessible stations must at minimum be accessible to the public daily during regular business hours.
    2. I understand that publicly accessible infrastructure projects must maintain a 95% successful charging rate with 24/7 customer service available on site, via toll free telephone number.
    3. I understand that, if equipment is not functioning at any time during the contract life, it is my responsibility to ensure that repairs are made, and the station is up and running within 48 hours.
    4. I understand that I must notify the air district of any downtime beyond the 48 hours and work with the district to ensure publicly accessible stations are operational.

    For non-publicly accessible charging or fueling stations:

    1. I understand that if equipment is not functional, I have 15 business days to report the problem to the air district and begin working with the district to promptly ensure infrastructure equipment is operational.
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