*The CFAT 2010 call for projects is now closed. Applications are now under review. Twenty four applications were received with requests totaling over $1.8M. Award annoucements will be made at the May 26 Mobilizing NC Conference*

Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) Funding
CFAT II call for projects open January 11, 2010 until March 15, 2010
The goal of Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) Project is to reduce harmful transportation emissions in non-attainment areas in North Carolina by providing education, outreach, and incentives for the use of alternative fuels and advanced technologies in the transportation sector.
 

$ 1 million will be awarded by NC DOT and SEO to support an additional three years-2010-2012
 
  • In 2010 $700,000 will be available for emission reduction sub-award grants in eligible counties. These include: Cabarrus, Catawba, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Granville, Guilford, Johnston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Nash, Orange, Person, Rowan, Union, and Wake counties as well as partial areas within: Chatham, Haywood, Iredell, and Swain counties.
Funds will be available for up to 80% of the cost of Alternatively Fueled Vehicles (Compressed Natural Gas, Propane, Electric) and for hybrid vehicles (Heavy Duty and passenger vehicles). Eligible Projects will also include Refueling Infrastructure (E85, Bio-Diesel in blends of B20 or higher, CNG, LPG, EV charging); Idle Reduction (Auxiliary Power Units, Truck Stop Electrification); and Diesel retrofits (Particulate filters, Oxidation Catalysts, Crank Case ventilation)
 

Evaluation Criteria to select projects for funding will include:
 
  1. Cost vs. regulated emissions reductions
  2. cost share contribution
  3. reduction of non regulated emissions
  4. project feasibility/ likelihood of success
  5. public awareness/ education
  6. diversity of projects
     

For CFAT Request for Proposal click here

For CFAT Application click here