Monday, 15 January 2007 00:40

Amador Air District Announces Grant Monies Available

slide19The Amador Air District has announced the availability of Grants Available to Reduce Pollution from Diesel Engines Operating in Amador County. The California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) has grant funds available under the state’s Carl Moyer Program to assist rural air districts in reducing air pollutants from mobile sources and agricultural engines.  CAPCOA has $977,000 available to qualified applicants that meet the requirements of the Carl Moyer Program.

slide20 The Amador Air District is one of the participating air districts and is encouraging applications from owners of diesel powered equipment operating within the District.  A workshop to explain the Carl Moyer Program will be held on January 24, 2007 at 1:00 PM in the Amador County Administration Center, Board of Supervisor’s Chambers located at 810 Court Street in Jackson, California 95642. An application may be obtained by calling the Amador Air District at (209) 257-0112 or logging on to the CAPCOA website at www.capcoa.org/cmrap. Assistance is also available by calling Stewart Wilson at (530) 748-7727 or by sending an e-mail to him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

slide22 Information on this program may also be obtained by calling Jim Harris or George Bartich at the Amador Air District (209) 257-0112.  Applications that meet Carl Moyer Program eligibility and cost-effectiveness criteria will be considered on a first come-first serve basis.  Applications for CAPCOA Carl Moyer Funds should be submitted by February 15, 2007 to CAPCOA, 980 Ninth St, 16th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.