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Mow Down Pollution Weld County Grant

Mow Down Pollution Weld County Grant Opens October 19th, 2026

Grant Overview

The Mow Down Pollution grant helps landscaping companies, local governments, and other public organizations transition from gas-powered tools to clean, quiet, electric equipment. Funding may support a wide range of equipment, including:

  • Lawn mowers (push and riding)

  • Trimmers and weed whips

  • Leaf blowers

  • Chainsaws

  • Other eligible electric lawn and garden tools

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Funding

Applicants must apply for and be awarded funding before purchasing eligible equipment. Funding applications will be reviewed by our selection committee with awards up to $20,000. 

Eligible Entities

Landscaping businesses and public entities located or operating in the following areas:

  • Berthoud, Brighton, Eaton, Evans, Firestone, Fort Collins, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Garden City, Greeley, Hudson, Johnstown, Keenesburg, Kersey, LaSalle, Lochbuie, Longmont, Loveland, Mead, Milliken, Platteville, Severance, Timnath, Wellington, and Windsor

 

Businesses applying to the program must show certificate of Good Standing with the Colorado Secretary of State Office.

Applicant Matching

All applicants will be required to contribute a 30% match for the total purchase of new battery-powered electric equipment. For example, if you receive a $15,000 grant, you will need to make a $19,500 total purchase, including grant monies. You may also qualify for an additional 30% state discount. 

Recycling

You must recycle your old gas-powered equipment to receive a grant. You can find a list of recyclers here.

Vendor Selection

The Mow Down Pollution program is partnered with Ace Hardware. Before you apply to the grant, you will need to work with a participating Ace Hardware store or another retailer of your choice to create a quote for the equipment you want to purchase. You can find more details in the Weld County Grant Terms and Conditions.

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Check Your Eligibility and Apply

Testimonials

Christopher, Bestyard

"We are able to be greener as a company but also this allows us to cut costs on maintenance, down time, equipment issues and expenses on gas or mixed equipment."

Our Sponsors

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REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COUNCIL (RAQC) FINA

ABOUT US >

Mow Down Pollution is a program by the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC), the lead air quality planning organization for the nine-county Denver Metro/North Front Range Ozone Nonattainment Area.  The RAQC works to improve air quality and protect Colorado’s health, environment and economy through planning, policy development, program implementation and a variety of outreach and educational efforts. For more information about our organization and the programs we offer, please visit our website: RAQC.org

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CONTACT >

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1445 Market St #260

Denver, CO 80232

Phone: 720-826-0740

Email: MowDownPollution@RAQC.org

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