How much funding does Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP) provide?

Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP) provides $2,500 - $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP)?

Geography: Low-income California residents.

How often is Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP) offered?

Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP) is described as a one-time opportunity.

Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP)

Beneficial State Foundation

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Funding Amount

$2,500 - $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Can we apply?

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Geography

Low-income California residents

Other requirements

Interested in purchasing or leasing new or used plug-in hybrid, fuel cell, or electric vehicles

Overview

Geographic Scope: California statewide, with highest concentrations in Los Angeles (30%), Orange (14%), San Diego (9%), Riverside (6%), and San Bernardino (5%) counties

Funding Source: California Air Resources Board (CARB) as part of California Climate Investments; funded by SB 350 (2015 Clean Energy & Pollution Reduction Act) and SB 1275

Program Overview:
The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program made environmentally friendly vehicles accessible and affordable to income-qualified Californians. Over six years of operation (2018-2024), the program:

Received 34,827 applications from qualified individuals
Funded 5,016 vehicle grants totaling over $25 million on a first-come, first-served basis
Established partnerships with over 450 new and used car dealerships across local, regional, and state levels
Funded $5,825,270 in charging station solutions including 389 Charge Cards, 1,749 Charge Cards with Portable EV Chargers, 883 EV Chargers, and 113 Portable EV Chargers

Eligibility:

Low-income California residents
Interested in purchasing or leasing new or used plug-in hybrid, fuel cell, or electric vehicles

Award Details:

Grants: $2,500 - $5,000 per vehicle purchase/lease
Financing: Low-interest auto loans capped at 8% interest through Beneficial State Bank (non-predatory rates)

Focus Areas:

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Strengthening the economy
Improving public health and environment
Prioritizing disadvantaged communities (DACs)
Clean transportation access and equity

Key Features:

Alternative underwriting approaches that do not rely solely on credit scores
Mission-driven banking designed around community needs
Charging infrastructure support

Administration:
Beneficial State Foundation served as contract administrator; Beneficial State Bank provided auto loans

Lessons Learned:

Mission-driven banks can deliver complex public programs at scale
Alternative underwriting works in practice; risk-appropriate pricing does not require predatory terms
Just transition requires financial innovation
Implementation decisions are defining factors in program success; equitable outreach and marketing critical to reaching intended communities