New York Expands Clean Mobility Program with $21M in Available Funding for Shared Micromobility
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that more than $21 million is now available through the Clean Mobility Program to support zero-emission mobility demonstration projects across New York State. Administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the program is designed to bring more clean, affordable, and shared transportation options to communities, especially those that have historically faced barriers to mobility.
What the Program Supports
Funding will help local governments, transit operators, community-based organizations, and large employers pilot new zero-emission mobility solutions. Eligible projects include shared e-bike and scooter programs, on-demand electric ride-hailing, and small-scale electric transit services. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate meaningful community engagement, long-term scalability, and provide at least 20% cost-sharing outside of the NYSERDA award.
This round of funding is focused on projects that are ready to move from planning into real-world operations. Earlier this year, the program awarded about $2.9 million for planning projects, and this next phase will take those ideas off the page and onto the streets.
Why It Matters for Shared Micromobility
For NABSA members, this program represents a major opportunity. Shared micromobility is already a proven tool to reduce emissions, connect people to jobs and essential services, and create healthier, more resilient communities. This new funding underscores the critical role that states can play in advancing shared micromobility.
Programs like this also signal the growing recognition of shared micromobility as a key part of the clean transportation ecosystem. By directly funding these projects, New York is helping to build models that other states and cities can replicate.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply through NYSERDA’s solicitation portal by September 25, 2025. Prior participation in earlier rounds of the program is not required.
More details, including the full solicitation, are available on the Governor’s announcement page.