The Small Farmer Certified Pre-Owned Ag Equipment Pilot Program provides incentive funds for the replacement of in-use, off-road mobile equipment that are engaged in agricultural operations as defined by the California Air Resources Board. Funds are provided on a first come, first serve basis and applicants must obtain approval and have a signed, executed contract from the SJVAPCD prior to purchase of replacement equipment. Any equipment purchased prior to contract execution is ineligible as this is not a rebate program.
This pilot program provides funding opportunities for small farmers in the San Joaquin Valley to replace Tier 0 or 1 agricultural equipment with certified pre-owned Tier 3 or cleaner equipment.
Please review the Program Guidelines for complete information about requirements and eligibility.
For any questions about the program, please contact staff at (559) 230-5800, or via e-mail at grants@valleyair.org.
Support Documents
The District has partnered with several dismantlers located throughout the San Joaquin Valley to fully implement the program in your area. Please view the following list of dismantlers to locate a dismantler near you.
The OEM dealer must perform an evaluation of the pre-owned replacement equipment to determine eligibility. This must be submitted complete and signed with the application.
In order to receive reimbursement, the following payment procedures packet must be completed and submitted to District Staff. Email to grants@valleyair.org once complete.
| Size of Operation(s) | Total Acreage of all Ag Operations in the Valley (acres) |
SJVAPCD Incentive* |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 1 - 100 | 80% of eligible equipment costs |
*The maximum eligible incentive amount is calculated up to the cost-effectiveness limit and may not necessarily reflect the maximum funding amount based on the aforementioned funding table
Please refer to Program Guidelines for the full list of eligibility criteria.
