Request for Proposals
Combined Solicitation for the Blue Sky Program, Community Air Protection Incentives, and Climate Heat Impact Response Program
August 21, 2026
The Feather River Air Quality Management District is requesting proposals for the following grant programs that will improve air quality conditions in Yuba and Sutter County: Blue Sky AB 2766 funds, Blue Sky AB 923 funds, Climate Heat Impact Response Program (CHIRP), and Year 8 of the Community Air Protection Incentives Program (CAP Incentives).
District staff are available to assist interested applicants on available programs and how to apply. A public workshop will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The public workshop includes a hybrid option and attendees will be able to participate via Zoom. The meeting and presentation slides will be recorded and posted to the website. Information on the hybrid public workshop will be posted to this website.
| Grant | Examples of Eligible Projects | Available Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky AB 2766 | Projects and programs reduce emissions from motor vehicles or reduce vehicle miles traveled | $110,000 |
| Blue Sky AB 923 | Diesel school bus replacement and electric school bus fleet expansion | $400,000 |
| CAP Incentives | Zero emission infrastructure, equipment replacement projects, and projects that reduce air pollution in schools | $770,000 |
| CHIRP | Stationary diesel engine replacement | $133,000 |
| Timeline | |
|---|---|
| Friday, August 21, 2026 | Application period opens |
| Tuesday, September 22 at 10:00am | Virtual Workshop and Q&A session |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 at 5:00pm | Deadline to submit completed application |
| December 2026 | Tentative award letters sent |
Applications
Applications are available to download here. If you have questions regarding which application to submit, please contact the District or attend the workshop.
AB2766 General Application
AB 2766 General Application Fillable.pdf- Alternative Fuel Infrastructure
- Public Education or Outreach
- Public Transit Fare Reduction
- Bicycle or Pedestrian Projects
- Vanpool/Shuttle, Employer Rideshare
- Public Transit
- And More
Community Air Protection General Application
CAP General Application fillable.pdf- Air Filtration Projects
- Stationary Diesel Emergency Generators
- Vehicle Charging Stations
- And More
CAP and AB923 School Bus Projects Application
School Bus Replacement Application Fillable.pdfOff Road and On Road Vehicle Applications
Off Road Application fillable.pdfOn Road Vehicle fillable.pdf_______________________________________________________________________________________
Workshop Info
The District will hold a public workshop on the Programs at 10:00 AM on September 22, 2026, at the District office located at 541 Washington Avenue Yuba City, CA 95991. The workshop recording and slides will be available after the presentation has been completed.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89625206813?pwd=Ga1kUNHjw6N1uw3bnaRwMbVyOfKmSJ.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 896 2520 6813
Passcode: 202719
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Links to Individual Programs
To lear more about each program, please visit:
Community Air Protection Incentive Funds
Blue Sky Grant Program (AB923 and AB2766 funds)
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application deadline and submission info
Applications are due at the District office no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, October 16, 2026. Proposals can be mailed or dropped in the mail slot at:
Feather River AQMD
541 Washington Avenue
Yuba City, CA. 95991
Attn: Blue Sky/CAP Program
For more information, please contact Allyson Smith at (530) 634-7659 ext 209, or email grants@fraqmd.org.