Air District Partner · MSRC
MSRC Funding: Additional EV Charger Grants for the LA Basin
The Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) funds EV charging infrastructure in the South Coast Air Basin — stacking on top of SCAQMD and utility programs.
Quick Answer
MSRC funds EV charging projects in the South Coast Air Basin (LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino counties) through competitive solicitations, typically $5K–$50K per charger. MSRC funding stacks with SCAQMD, SCE Charge Ready, CALeVIP, and federal 30C.
Air District
Varies by solicitation — typically $5K–$50K per charger
Competitive grant
3–6 months from application to award
Program Overview
MSRC is the funding partner of SCAQMD, distributing AB 2766 vehicle registration fee revenues to mobile-source emission reduction projects across the South Coast Air Basin. EV charging infrastructure is one of MSRC's recurring funding categories.
MSRC solicitations are smaller and more targeted than SCAQMD's main programs, often funding public-access chargers, government fleet sites, and community-based EV access projects. Awards are competitive but with shorter timelines and smaller administrative burden than CEC GFOs.
MSRC is best used as a stacking layer alongside SCAQMD, SCE Charge Ready, CALeVIP, and 30C — not as a primary funding source.
Funding Details
Eligibility
- Project in the South Coast Air Basin
- Eligible solicitation category (varies by round)
- Public-access component often required
- Match funding required (varies)
- Reporting on emissions benefits
Best For
Public-access charging · Multi-site programs · Government and non-profit sites
How to Apply for MSRC
Estimated timeline: 3–6 months from application to award
- 1
Monitor MSRC solicitations
Check cleantransportationfunding.org for active solicitations. Subscribe to MSRC alerts for new funding rounds.
- 2
Attend the bidders' workshop
Each solicitation includes a bidders' workshop where MSRC staff explain scoring and answer questions.
- 3
Prepare project application
MSRC applications are simpler than CEC GFOs but still require project narrative, budget, schedule, and emissions analysis.
- 4
Submit by deadline
MSRC solicitations have firm deadlines. Late submissions are rejected.
- 5
Execute funding agreement
Awarded projects sign an MSRC funding agreement with milestone payments and reporting.
- 6
Install, report, claim disbursements
Funds disbursed against milestones and emissions reporting compliance.
Stacking with Other Programs
MSRC stacks with SCAQMD, SCE Charge Ready, CALeVIP, and federal 30C. Read each solicitation for specific double-dip restrictions — generally MSRC and SCAQMD funding cannot cover the same costs but can cover different project line items.
Common Mistakes That Disqualify Applications
- Treating MSRC as a primary funding source rather than a stack layer
- Missing periodic solicitation windows
- Underestimating match requirements
- Inadequate emissions benefit analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Incentive Programs
Federal
NEVI
Up to 80% of project costs (typically $1M–$2.5M per site)
State
CALeVIP
Up to $80,000 per DC fast charger; up to $7,500 per Level 2 port
Federal
30C Tax Credit
30% of equipment cost, up to $100,000 per single charging port
Utility
SCE Charge Ready
100% of make-ready electrical infrastructure (typically $50K–$200K per site)
Utility
PG&E EV Charge Network
100% of make-ready costs + per-port rebates up to $9,500
Utility
SDG&E Power Your Drive
100% of make-ready + significant equipment rebates