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TFCA 40 Percent Fund

Updated 8/6/2025
Funding and Incentives
  1. Air District
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  4. TFCA 40 Percent Fund

The TFCA 40 Percent Fund is a voluntary program that reduces emissions by funding alternative-fuel and trip-reduction projects.

New 8/6/2025

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Public comment period is open for the TFCA Policies until August 22, 2025, and a webinar was held on July 30, 2025.

Public comment period opens for the TFCA Policies Commencing FYE 2027

The Air District is currently accepting public comments for the TFCA Policies. For the first time, these Policies will guide the use of both the 60 Percent Fund that is administered by the Air District, and the 40 Percent Fund, which is passed through and administered by the designated public agency in each of the nine Bay Area counties (collectively referred to as the “administering agencies”). Based on input from stakeholders, Air District staff will prepare a final draft of the proposed updates to the Policies for consideration by the Air District’s Board of Directors at a meeting that is tentatively scheduled for October 2025. The adopted Policies will govern the use of the TFCA Funds starting from July 1, 2026, for a year or more.

Webinar

Interested parties are strongly encouraged to view the webinar before submitting comments.

A webinar was held on July 30, 2025, to provide a background on the TFCA program, discuss the proposed updates, review the public comment process and the timeline, and obtain stakeholder feedback.

View the webinar’s recording and the PowerPoint slides:

How to Submit Comments

The deadline for receiving comments is August 22, 2025 by 4:00PM PST.

Comments may be submitted via grants@baaqmd.gov with the subject heading “Comments – TFCA Policies Commencing FYE 2027”.

Program Summary

Funded by the Transportation Fund for Clean Air, the TFCA 40 Percent Fund is offered through each county’s Transportation Agency. Interested applicants should reach out to their county’s Transportation Agency to learn about the program.

Eligible Project Types

Funds are available for the following project types:

  • Clean air vehicles and electric and hydrogen recharging stations: includes alternative fuel and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, scrapping old vehicles, and alternative fuel infrastructure 
  • Ridesharing: includes shuttle, vanpool, carpool, transit, rail-bus, and smart growth projects
  • Bicycle Facilities: includes installation of new bicycle paths/lanes/routes and secure bike parking, such as lockers and racks
  • Infrastructure Improvement for Trip Reduction: includes traffic-calming and construction of facilities that expand access to mass transit, such as a new ferry terminal or bus-rapid-transit lane

Eligibility

Public agencies in the Air District’s jurisdiction can apply for funds. Non-public entities may be eligible for funds for certain clean air vehicle projects. The Guidance Document below provides additional requirements and details on project eligibility.

Agencies That Administer TFCA 40 Percent Funds

Designated liaison for each agency:

  • Alameda County: Alameda County Transportation Commission, Seon Joo Kim, Senior Program Analyst
  • Contra Costa County: Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Danielle Elkins, Deputy Executive Director, Planning, Programs, and Policy
  • Marin County: Transportation Authority of Marin, Scott McDonald, Principal Transportation Planner
  • Napa County: Napa Valley Transportation Authority, Addrell Coleman, Associate Program Planner/Analyst
  • Santa Clara County: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, William Hough, Transportation Planner
  • San Francisco County: San Francisco County Transportation Authority, Mike Pickford, Principal Transportation Planner
  • San Mateo County: City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County, Kaki Cheung, Deputy Director
  • Solano County: Solano Transportation Authority, Dulce Jimenez, Planning Assistant
  • Sonoma County: Sonoma County Transportation Authority, Margot Ocanas, Senior Transportation Planner

Resources

TFCA 40 Percent Fund Expenditure Plan Guidance:

Reporting Forms:

Audit Report:

Additional:

Workshops and Events

View the Calendar for upcoming workshops, events, and deadlines.

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TFCA 40 Percent Fund Information Request Line, Strategic Incentives

tfca4pm@baaqmd.gov

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Last Updated: 8/6/2025