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CalTrans CORE Zero-Emission Transit Capital Program

California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)CORE-2024

Max per Applicant

$25.0M

Maximum a single org can receive

Deadline

Closed (Mar 31, 2025)

Jurisdiction

California

About This Program

The CORE program funds capital projects that accelerate the adoption of zero-emission transit vehicles and supporting infrastructure across California. Eligible projects include electric bus procurement, charging infrastructure, and depot electrification for public and private transit operators.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

1Applicant must be a California public transit agency or qualified private transit operator
2Vehicles purchased must be zero-emission (battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell)
3Charging or fueling infrastructure must support the procured ZE fleet
4Project must demonstrate a minimum 3-year operational commitment in California
5Applications must include a Climate Action Plan or equivalent sustainability commitment
6Cost-share of at least 20% required from non-state sources
7Prevailing wage requirements apply to all construction and installation work

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Applicable Industries

Public TransitFleetInfrastructureClean Technology

Application Window

Opens: October 1, 2024

Closes: March 31, 2025

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