Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program
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.
Last confirmed Aug 25, 2026 · California
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program: Eligibility, Deadline, and Award Questions
Who is eligible for Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program?
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program eligibility includes nonprofit, sled, tribal, for_profit and individual. Geographic eligibility is CA; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.
What is the deadline for Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program?
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program has a listed deadline of not listed. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with State Treasurer's Office before submitting.
How much funding is available for Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program?
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program lists an award size of not disclosed to $100M. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.
Who funds Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program?
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program is funded by State Treasurer's Office. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID ca-1971 from state_ca.
Eligibility facets
nonprofit, sled, tribal, for_profit, individual
CA
not disclosed to $100M
California · ca-1971
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