Skip to main content

WAIRE Mitigation Program Reminder: Submissions for Applications Begins October 13

 

 Applicants may begin submitting applications starting at 12:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Applications will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis for applicants that meet all requirements of the program. If an applicant submits multiple applications within one hour, they will all be recorded as being received at the same time, using the earliest submission as the official timestamp. Applicants who previously drafted and saved an application in the system will need to return to the GMS and click the โ€œSubmitโ€ button to formally submit their application for review. For any questions, applicants may contact staff at waire-incentives@aqmd.gov. The program provides funding for eligible zero-emission Class 4 through 8 trucks, yard trucks, and associated charging or fueling infrastructure. To access the Grant Management System, please visit the following link:

https://gms.aqmd.gov

For additional guidance on program requirements and how to apply, please review the documents at the following links:

Below are key program dates for the application period:

  • Application submission begins: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. PST
  • Application submission deadline: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. PST
  • Awards considered by the Governing Board: Fall 2027 (tentative)

To view the Program Announcement (PA2027-1), please visit:
https://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/grants/pa2027-01.pdf?sfvrsn=5cf8637e_2

For more information about the WAIRE Mitigation Program, please visit:
https://www.aqmd.gov/home/programs/business/waire-mitigation-program