You could get up to $2,000 to buy an electric bike. Starting Dec. 18, low-income California residents can apply for the state’s new E-Bike Incentive Project.

California is launching new incentive offering $2,000 toward electric bikes in an attempt to offer zero-emissions transportation options to “residents who need the boost the most."

Beginning Dec. 18, eligible Californians can apply for a voucher worth up to $2,000 that can be used to purchase a new electric bike. The California E-bike Incentive Project, launched by the California Air Resources Board,

The California E-bike Incentive Project begins accepting applications Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. from under-served community members. Organizers say the goal of the program is to “make environmentally-friendly transportation accessible and affordable to all.

Vouchers can be used to purchase class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes. All three classes are bikes with pedals but have different top speeds. People can also use the vouchers to buy bicycle