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North Carolina's Mitigation Plan

Governor Roy Cooper has designated the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to manage North Carolina’s share of the VW Settlement, an agreement between the German automaker and the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). North Carolina’s beneficiary mitigation plan is structured in two phases, so DEQ can seek additional input and make changes as needed along the way. In Phase 1, nearly $30 million was awarded for projects across North Carolina. In Phase 2, the state plans to invest the remaining $67 million in additional projects.

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VW Settlement Phase 2

Phase 2 of the VW Settlement will invest nearly $68 million on projects to significantly reduce NOx emissions and improve air quality. Applications are now being accepted for several of these grant programs.

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Current Funding Opportunities

Level 2 Multi-Unit Dwelling

Applications for $489,544 in rebates for Level 2 Charging Infrastructure at apartments accepted now until funds exhausted or the application closes on March 31, 2023.

Level 2 Public Access

Applications for $1 million in rebates for Public Access Level 2 Charging Infrastructure accepted now until funds exhausted or the application closes on March 31, 2023.

Level 2 Workplace

Applications for $489,544 in rebates for Level 2 Charging Infrastructure at workplaces accepted now until funds exhausted or the application closes on March 31, 2023.

Resources

Is My Project Eligible?

Use our eligibility tool to see which program you can apply to.

Watch Webinar Recording

Watch a recording of one of our previous informational webinars to learn more about Phase 2 programs

Submit Project Claim Forms

Grant awardees should submit required paperwork for reimbursement.

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Historically Under-Resourced County Outreach Program

We are making sure communities across NC have the resources they need to submit strong applications during Phase 2

Forms for Award Grant Projects

Required forms for contract processing, reimbursement and reporting

Grants Management System

Information on how to request access, how to use the system, and a downloadable user manual.