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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Announces Clean Fleet Grant Program

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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is accepting applications for the Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program from September 15 to October 24, 2025. This program aims to reduce air pollution and address climate change by supporting the transition of fleet vehicles to low-emission and zero-emission options. Eligible applicants include businesses, local governments, non-profits, schools, and other organizations that use vehicles in fleet operations. The program has made selections in the past, and the enterprise plans to continue reopening the grant program for applications at least once a year through 2033.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program is accepting applications from September 15 to October 24, 2025, for funding to replace fleet vehicles with low-emission and zero-emission options.
  • Eligible applicants include businesses, local governments, non-profits, schools, and other organizations that use vehicles in fleet operations.
  • The program aims to reduce air pollution and address climate change by transitioning to low-emission and zero-emission vehicles.
  • Vehicle acquisitions made prior to the execution of a contract with the state will be ineligible for funding.
  • Organizations previously selected for the grant program can reapply if they would like funding for more fleet vehicles.
  • The program will continue to reopen for applications at least once a year through 2033, or as long as funding allows.
  • Complementary funding opportunities exist through the Fleet Zero-Emission Resource Opportunity (Fleet-ZERO) Grant Program, which supports funding for charging infrastructure for electric vehicle fleets.
  • The Colorado Energy Office's grant program is open for standard applications from September 15 to October 17, 2025.

Statistics:

  • The grant program is open for applications from September 15 to October 24, 2025.
  • Funding is available to support the transition of low-emission and zero-emission vehicles.
  • At least 20 consecutive applications will be accepted through 2033, or as long as funding allows.
  • Eligible applicants can use funding to replace fleet vehicles with low-emission and zero-emission options.

Sources:

  • The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: The CDPHE Clean Fleet Enterprise is accepting applications for the Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program from Monday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Source: CDPHE)
  • Updated guidelines and other materials for interested applicants are available on the grant program website.
  • The enterprise plans to make project selections in December 2025, with contract effective dates anticipated in early 2026.

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