Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program
About This Grant
The California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) Sales and Use Tax Exclusion (STE) Program (the “Program”) excludes from sales and use taxes purchases of Qualified Property if its use is either to process Recycled feedstock or using Recycled feedstock in the production of another product or soil amendment; or that is used in an Advanced Manufacturing process; or that is used to manufacture Alternative Source products or Advanced Transportation Technologies. Eligible manufacturers planning to construct a new manufacturing facility or expand or upgrade a currently existing manufacturing facility may apply to CAEATFA for an STE award, and if approved, the purchases of Qualified Property for the project are not subject to state and local sales and use tax.Please refer to https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/caeatfa/ste/regulations/index.asp and https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/caeatfa/ste/faq.asp#program for more information.
Grant Summary
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program is a State Treasurer's Office grant providing up to $100M for small business, nonprofit, municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $100M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program from State Treasurer's Office, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to State Treasurer's Office before the deadline.
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Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program?
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program is offered by State Treasurer's Office and is generally open to small business, nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program provide?
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program provides up to $100M per award from State Treasurer's Office. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program deadline?
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, State Treasurer's Office, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program?
To apply for Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from State Treasurer's Office.
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