One of the main objectives of the Tulsa Area Clean Cities Coalition is to make our stakeholders aware of state and federal funding opportunities, grants, and incentives. Our goal is to be an informative resource to assist you in facilitating your alternative fuel projects.
Thinking of applying for a grant? Contact us first, and we will help review your application.
• State of Oklahoma Incentives and Laws – Including tax credits of up to 75% of the incremental cost of CNG and propane vehicles, and up to 45% on all alternative fueling infrastructure.
Important notes regarding Oklahoma’s Alternative Fuel Incentives:
- Electric Vehicle Charging equipment must be “metered-for-fee” to be eligible for the tax credit. Please read the regulations carefully and consult an attorney or tax professional before planning to utilize this credit for an EV charging project.
• Oklahoma Natural Gas Vehicle & Home Refueling Rebates
• Federal Incentives and Laws
• Helpful Websites & Contacts
Latest Funding News
EPA Offers $40 Million in Funding
The EPA has announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from older diesel engines. The EPA anticipates awarding approximately $40 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants, subject to the availability of funds. Eligible projects, according to the EPA, …Read More »
Funding Available for Diesel Vehicle Projects
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is pleased to announce two funding programs toward reducing vehicle emissions in the state. The Clean Diesel / DERA program will offer approximately $638,000 towards the installation of exhaust control retrofits on a variety of vehicles, and diesel or gasoline school bus replacements. …Read More »
Oklahoma’s Draft Volkswagen Beneficiary Mitigation Plan Released
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality released their draft plan on the state’s approximately $21 million Volkswagen Settlement fund this morning. The following categories of projects are listed as eligible to apply for these funds: Class 8 Local Freight Trucks and Port Drayage Class 4-8 School, Shuttle, or Transit Bus …Read More »
$60 Million Announced for Transportation Technologies
Yesterday, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for states, cities, and other agencies to compete for $60 million in Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Program (ATCMTD) grants to fund new technologies that improve transportation efficiency and safety. FHWA is interested in projects that …Read More »
Grants Available for Diesel Vehicle Projects
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is pleased to announce the availability of $566,018 of grant money towards reducing diesel emissions in the state. A reduction in diesel emissions will help Oklahoma achieve and maintain health-based air pollution standards and reduce risk from toxic air pollutants. DEQ has issued …Read More »
Helpful Websites and Contacts
• The Oklahoma Recovery & Reinvestment Website provides descriptions, links, and funding levels for projects in the State of Oklahoma.
• Recovery.Gov includes timelines, descriptions, and funding levels for Recovery Act projects sorted by state, category, or agency.
• Access the U.S. Department of Energy Funding Opportunities for the latest information on funding opportunities available to Clean Cities coalitions and stakeholders.
• Email the Center for Economic and Environmental Partnership to request their Monthly Summary of Open Solicitations.
For more detailed information, please consult a qualified tax representative and/or official Tax Commission publications.
