Grants & Programs
Carl Moyer Program
Notifications
The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) has grant funds available under the Carl Moyer Program to assist Imperial County individuals and businesses in reducing pollutants from diesel engines by replacing them with newer, cleaner technologies. Grants will be made available to qualified applicants subject to the requirements of the program.
Application
Applications will be considered based on cost effectiveness of the project(s) and on the date the application was received.
Applications should be submitted to Miguel A. Coronel, APC Special Projects Coordinator: miguelcoronel@co.imperial.ca.us or at ICAPCD's Office located at 150 South 9th Street, El Centro, CA 92243 no later than August 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
For additional information regarding the State funded program, visit the California Air Resources Board website: Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program .
Contact
For questions, please call (442) 265-1800 or email: miguelcoronel@co.imperial.ca.us.
FARMER Program
Notifications
The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) has grant funds available under the FARMER Program to assist Imperial County individuals and businesses in reducing pollutants from diesel engines by replacing them with newer, cleaner technologies. Grants will be made available to qualified applicants subject to the requirements of the program.
Application
Applications will be considered based on cost effectiveness of the project(s) and on the date the application was received.
Applications should be submitted to Miguel A. Coronel, APC Special Projects Coordinator: miguelcoronel@co.imperial.ca.us or at ICAPCD's Office located at 150 South 9th Street, El Centro, CA 92243 no later than October 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
For additional information regarding the State funded program, visit the California Air Resources Board.
Contact
For questions, please call (442) 265-1800 or email: miguelcoronel@co.imperial.ca.us .
Urban Greening Projects
Salton Sea Communities
Notifications
The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD) is accepting proposals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and exposure to particulate matter (PM) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions, through the implementation of Urban Greening Projects within the Salton Sea Communities (Salton City, Vista del Mar, Salton Sea Beach, Desert Shores and Bombay Beach). Urban Greening grants may be awarded to a city, county, special district, non-profit, tribal government, or public agency or entity for projects to be implemented within the communities specified.
Applicants must commit to the following criteria in order for projects to be considered for funding grants:
- • Applicant must be the owner of the potential Urban Greening project area or have authority to construct and maintain the project on the property.
- • Applicant must maintain the green space during the entire contract period, including tree maintenance up to and including removal and replacement of dead trees, and make project available for inspection to ICAPCD and/or CARB staff.
- • Applicant is responsible for contacting Imperial County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office before obtaining any plant material originating from outside Imperial County to ensure all the requirements for movement of plant material into Imperial County are met.
- • All property taxes must be current at the time of application and recipient is responsible for obtaining any permits required to do the project.
- • Applicant or their sponsor must have financial capacity to complete, operate, and maintain the project.
Routine maintenance and rehabilitation projects are not eligible for funding. All proposals are due to the ICAPCD no later than close of business (5:00 pm) on Friday July 28, 2023, unless prior alternate arrangements are made with ICAPCD.
Please use the following Appendix B links as a guideline through the application process:
APPENDIX B: URBAN GREENING TOOLS – USER GUIDES
B-1. i-Tree Planting Calculator User Guide
B-2. WUCOLS IV Tool User Guide
Application
Please submit hard copy of proposal(s) to the following at ICAPCD: Miguel A. Coronel, APC Special Projects Coordinator I, 150 South Ninth Street, El Centro, CA 92243.
Contact
For questions, please call (442) 265-1800 or email miguelcoronel@co.imperial.ca.us
Important Notice
Contractor and Grantee Compliance with Economic Sanctions Imposed in Response to Russia’s Actions in Ukraine
On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 regarding sanctions in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine. The Executive Order is available online: EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 .
Grant Program Meeting Links
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