Funding Source
State
Maximum Award
Award Details
- Tribal Governments receive support for outreach:
- $100 stipends per outreach activity/event prior to September 1, 2026 (virtual or in-person)
- Total stipend amount available to Tribes is capped – we’ll notify you when reached
- Stipends are paid via Prosper Sustainably’s Melio accounting system
- Email-friendly materials for virtual outreach, plus print materials on request
- Individual Tribal Community Members receive benefits:
- $5,000–$14,000 toward a new or used hybrid or ZEV
- Transit vouchers and micro-mobility options such as e-bikes
- Gift card rewards for completing program milestones
- Free, guided support from case managers and from TECC
- Stipends for TECC Tribe Members up to $1,025 total by completing key steps before December 15, 2026 (see Eligible Activities below)
Eligibility
Members of California Native American Tribes are eligible for rebates and grants to lease or buy a clean car, transit vouchers, and other benefits. As a Tribal Government Outreach Partner, you help TECC bring these benefits to your community.
Who to refer:
- Members of California Native American Tribes and other California residents
- Households that meet low- to moderate-income thresholds
- Income and geography eligibility confirmed through the BenefitsFinder
- Checking eligibility is free and never affects credit score
Eligible Activities
See Benefits.
Duration
Tribal government partners have an option to share program information, including at Tribal community events or meetings prior to September 1, 2026. TECC Tribal Members can receive stipends by completing key steps before December 15, 2026.
Notable Requirements
Applicants must meet household size, income, ZIP code and other eligibility criteria.
Preferences
See Eligibility.
How to Apply
TECC is supporting Tribes in filling out the Access Clean CA BenefitsFinder. If you’re interested in being a Tribal Government Outreach Partner, please contact AccessCleanCA@SoCalTECC.org.
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