2026 Clean Air Grants for Stationary Emergency Diesel Generators

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Replace your diesel powered stationary emergency generator to help reduce air pollution.

Successful projects will be eligible to receive a grant up to $250,000. Actual grant amounts vary based on several factors, including but not limited to equipment usage, cost-effectiveness, emission reductions, eligible project costs, and fund availability.

• Stationary emergency diesel generator projects will be competitively ranked, and priority will be given to zero-emission technology projects, projects located within disadvantaged communities (opens in a new tab), and projects that achieve high emission reductions.
• Emission reductions from the project must be surplus to any rule or regulation.
• The District has discretion on how grants funds are prioritized and distributed.

Project Requirements:

• The existing diesel generator must be operational and currently permitted with the air district for emergency use; stationary; rated Tier 0 (uncontrolled), Tier 1, or Tier 2 with a PM emissions rating equal to or greater than 0.40 g/bhp-hr; and greater than 50 horsepower.
• Replacement equipment shall be for a Tier 4 Final diesel emergency generator or cleaner technology including zero-emission technology. 
• The installation of diesel particulate filters (DPFs) on eligible generators is also accepted.
• Applications are limited to one (1) grant project per Company, LLC, Taxpayer ID, etc. with final determination at the District’s discretion.
• During the last 24 months, the engine must have operated 100% of the time in Santa Barbara County. Newly funded projects must also operate 100% of the time in Santa Barbara County.
• Applicants may apply for partial funding of associated infrastructure under the District’s Infrastructure Program, if the proposed generator is electric.

How to Apply:

1. Determine your engine’s eligibility for this program. To be eligible for funds, projects must meet the criteria located in Chapter 11 of CARB’s most recent Community Air Protection Project Guidelines. (opens in a new tab)
2. Review the application and gather the required information regarding the existing generator and proposed equipment.
3. Apply for grant funds in person, by mail, or email.

Please see application on the right of this page for more information.