State funding totaling $100 million is now available for transit providers to expand their use of zero-emission vehicles, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.

The money comes from the state’s Zero-Emission Transit Transition Program (ZETT), part of the effort to achieve the goals of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019, which requires New York to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and 85% by 2050 from 1990 levels.

The governor’s office said non-MTA transit authorities are encouraged to apply for the funding which would support acquiring zero-emission transit vehicles, as well as construction of facilities and utility infrastructure for charging and fueling and planning and design phases for zero-emission capital projects.

Eligible transit systems include the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (CNYRTA/Centro), Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) and Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA/RTS).

“Transportation is an important front in our battle against climate change and we must explore every avenue to reduce greenhouse emissions from this vital sector,” Hochul said in a statement. “This funding will encourage transit agencies to incorporate more zero-emission vehicles into their fleets, which will lead to cleaner air in our neighborhoods and help us stave off the impacts of climate change.”

Applications will be accepted through April 4.