The California Air Resources Board (CARB) aims to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through the effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. CARB is committed to providing high-quality air to all Californians, reducing atmospheric emissions of greenhouse gases, and fostering advancements in clean transportation technologies.
The joint Request for Applications (RFA) by CARB for the Clean Mobility in Schools (CMIS) and Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) sections seeks to increase transportation equity in disadvantaged and low-income communities throughout California. The grant programs aim to create equitable access to social and economic opportunities for traditionally underserved populations by addressing unique transportation barriers, shifting decision-making power to communities, and improving the quality of life for people impacted by air pollution or lacking access to essential services. With $3 million available for Planning grants, $14.8 million for CMIS grants, and $14.85 million for STEP grants, these efforts are integral to the broader California Climate Investments initiative.