Which costs are covered by the grant program?
This program offers up to $50,000 for each qualifying piece of equipment. Contractors may apply for financial assistance for equipment that does not currently comply with Clean Air Construction emissions standards to complete any of the following:
- Engine retrofit: equipping a diesel engine with new emissions-reducing parts or convert the diesel engine into an engine capable of being powered by alternative fuel.
- Engine repower: replacing an existing engine with a newer, cleaner engine or power source that is CAC compliant.
- Equipment replacement: replacing a non-CAC compliant piece of equipment (nonroad or on-road) with a compliant piece of equipment (nonroad or on-road). Firms can include fees to help scrap old equipment in the application.
A single firm may apply for assistance for up to five (5) individual pieces of equipment.
Who can apply?
This program is open to firms that are currently either:
- Currently working on a Clean Air Construction project,
- Worked on a project for one or more of the Clean Air Construction collaborative agencies within the last two (2) calendar years
- Current participation in a contractor development program offered by an agency in the Clean Air Construction collaborative.
Funding priority will be given to firms currently working on projects subject to the Clean Air Construction standard and to firms that have a bonding capacity of $30 million or less.
What equipment qualifies for a CAC Grant?
Equipment that qualifies for the CAC grant includes:
- Non-road diesel equipment that is over 25hp and is not Teir 4 (the current CAC standard).
- On-Road dump trucks and concrete mixers that have diesel engines that are older than 2007.
Where and when do I apply?
Applications will open and have a deadline of Friday, February 21st, 2025.
Register with the City of Portland on WebGrants to apply for the grant funding.
- Learn how to register with WebGrants
- Learn how to start, complete and submit an application on Webgrants
- See the application information and questions, so you are ready to fill out the application in Webgrants.
Grants Assistance for small and COBID certified firms
Contact Kevin Downing with Skookum Environmental Advisors for assistance with grants: 503.539.0610 or kevin@skookumea.com. You can also visit their website at: https://skookumea.com