Agricultural Tractor Replacement Program
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Currently processing projects received in: March 2024
Last updated: 6/8/2026
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Notice of Temporary Suspension of Application Intake
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) will temporarily suspend the acceptance of new applications for the Agricultural Equipment Replacement Program effective 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Applications submitted via U.S. Mail must be postmarked by this deadline to be considered eligible. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. All applications submitted prior to the above deadline will remain active and will continue to be processed.
This action is necessary due to the significant volume of existing applications currently in the District’s funding queue, which far exceeds projected available funding for the foreseeable future. At this time, the State budget for the new 2025-26 Fiscal Year does not include funding in support of this critical program. The District remains fully committed to working in close collaboration with the Governor’s Office, the State Legislature, and Valley stakeholders to underscore the ongoing importance of this program in supporting clean air efforts in the San Joaquin Valley
Program Overview
The Agricultural Tractor Replacement 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 new equipment. Any equipment purchased prior to contract execution is ineligible as this is not a rebate program.
Please review the Program Guidelines for complete information about requirements and eligibility.
Guidelines & Application
Apply- Program Guidelines
- Application
- Form W-9*
*Must be submitted with every new application
Submit ClaimSupport 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.
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.
USDA NRCS Incentive Programs
The NRCS offers monetary assistance for eligible Farmers, not applying for SJVAPCD funding. The District encourages you to explore these opportunities:
Funding Eligibility Criteria
| Size of Operation(s) | Total Acreage of all Ag Operations in the Valley (acres) |
SJVAPCD Incentive* |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 1 - 100 | 80% of eligible equipment costs |
| Medium | 101 - 500 | 70% of eligible equipment costs |
| Large | 501+ | Refer to table below |
| Zero-Emission Equipment | All Categories | 85% of eligible equipment costs**Includes one level 2 charger and one battery pack |
* 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
| Articulated Wheel Loaders, Backhoes, and Motor Graders |
SJVAPCD Incentive* |
|---|---|
| All HP Ratings | $950/HP |
| Agricultural Tractors | SJVAPCD Incentive* |
| 25-74 HP | $450/HP |
| 75-149 HP | $575/HP |
| 150+ HP | $725/HP |
| Specialty Equipment | SJVAPCD Incentive* |
| 25-109 HP | $750/HP |
| 110+ HP | $800/HP |
General Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible equipment includes but is not limited to wheel loaders, balers, combines, graders or tractors
- Current equipment must be self-propelled, for off-road agricultural use with a compression-ignition (CI) engine
- Must currently be in-use and in operable condition
- Must be domiciled and operated annually 75% within CA and 50% within SJVAPCD
- Must have an Uncontrolled (Tier 0), Tier 1, or Tier 2 engine with a horsepower rating of 25 or greater
- Replacement equipment must either have a diesel engine that meets the most recent Model Year California emission standard or be considered zero-emission (must emit zero tailpipe emissions)
- Must serve the same function and perform the same work equivalent as the old equipment
- Must have less than 500 hours at the time of sale
- Used equipment is eligible for funding as replacement equipment if it meets all of the criteria listed in the guidelines
* Please refer to Program Guidelines for the full list of eligibility criteria.
