The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is now accepting applications for up to $10 million to transition vehicle fleets to low- to zero-emission vehicles. The application window will be open until Oct. 24.
Eligible applicants for the Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant (CFVT) Program include:
- Public and government agencies.
- Public or private schools, colleges and universities.
- For-profit and nonprofit private sector entities.
- Fleets with one or more vehicles.
For projects to qualify for awards, entities must replace their current vehicular fleet with applicable low- to zero-emission alternatives. These include:
- Battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), near-zero emission vehicles (NZEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV).
- Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that utilize a minimum of 90% recovered methane.
- Type A-D battery electric school buses.
- Electric Transport Refrigeration Units (eTRU) that are quoted with a request for eligible new vehicles.
All vehicles must be in and operate from a site within the state and conduct most of their travel within the Colorado borders. Any replacement vehicle must be new and procured in their original manufactured condition with no previous ownership. The primary fleet owner or operator must submit the application and ensure they register and insure each vehicle for use in the state.
The CFVT program is the state’s latest effort to adopt widespread conversion of light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to clean-fuel alternatives for business and government entities. Reducing the number of fossil-fuel dependent fleets is essential for reducing the state’s carbon footprint and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Full implementation of zero-emission electric, hydrogen or recovered methane natural gas motor vehicles – particularly in disadvantaged and impacted communities – is an essential facet of the Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan.
This is the third round of funding made available through the program. The CDPHE anticipates announcing award recipients in December 2025. Contracts are expected to officially begin early next year.
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