Posted 7/28/2026: Due to an extraordinary response and high demand, DCAP’s Financing Assistance pathway will be closed within the next 30 days. Financing Assistance applications completed and submitted within the next 30 days are not guaranteed to receive grants or loans. DCAP’s Scrap and Replace option, Clean Cars 4 All, is still open and accepting applications.

Visit the Eligibility Page and FAQ for additional details.

2027 July Newsletter

Every vehicle awarded through the Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) represents more than transportation; it represents access to opportunity, financial stability, and cleaner air for California communities.

2026 June Newsletter

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Summer is here, making it the perfect time to explore cleaner, more affordable transportation options.

2026 May Newsletter

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Spring is a great time to start fresh, including the way you drive. The Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) helps income-qualified Californians retire older, higher-polluting vehicles and replace them with cleaner transportation options.

2026 April Newsletter

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April is Drive Clean Electric Month, a time to celebrate the growing movement toward cleaner transportation across California.

2026 March Newsletter

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Reliable transportation is essential for getting to work, school, and everyday activities. Programs like the Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) and Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) help income-qualified households access cleaner, more reliable transportation options.

2026 February Newsletter

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This Black History Month, we honor Black innovators whose ideas laid important groundwork for cleaner, safer transportation and healthier air.

2026 January Newsletter

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As we begin a new year, many of us are thinking about fresh starts, setting financial goals, building stability, and making choices that support our health and well-being.

2025 December Newsletter

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As we wrap up 2025, we’re reflecting on a year of progress, partnership, and cleaner air for communities across California. From expanding access to clean transportation to celebrating hundreds of new zero-emission vehicle drivers, this season is a reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together

2025 November Newsletter

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Native American Heritage Month reminds us that the path toward cleaner air and sustainable transportation is one rooted in respect for the land and for future generations. Indigenous communities have long modeled this stewardship, valuing balance, conservation, and collective well-being.

2025 October Newsletter

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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Zero-Emission Assurance Project (ZAP), now live as part of the refreshed Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) website! This new program helps Californians who purchase a used clean-air vehicle through DCAP, Clean Cars 4 All, or Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP) stay confident behind the wheel.

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