Diesel Bus and Vehicle Program
In Phase 2 of the NC Volkswagen Settlement Mitigation Program, approximately $54.4 million will be available in Phase 2 for the Diesel Bus and Vehicle Program. This program is designed to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions. This program has three subprograms: Transit and Shuttle Bus, School Bus and Clean Heavy-Duty Equipment and Vehicle Programs. Each program Request for Proposals (RFP) will be released at separate times. See the timeline below.
| RFP Release | Date |
|---|---|
| Transit and Shuttle Bus Program | February 1, 2022 |
| School Bus Program | March 7, 2022 |
| Clean Heavy-Duty Equipment and Vehicle Program | May 16, 2022 |
| Program | Eligible Action Category | Eligible Fuels | Funding Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit and Shuttle Bus Program | Class 4-8 Transit and Shuttle Buses |
All (electric, diesel, propane, natural gas) Priority will be given to electric replacements |
$27,196,866 |
| School Bus Program | Class 4-8 School Buses | $13,598,433 | |
| Clean Heavy-Duty Equipment and Vehicle Program | Class 4-8 equipment and vehicles such as local freight trucks, ferries, forklifts, and switcher locomotives | $12,918,511 | |
| Diesel Emission Reduction Act | $679,922 | ||
| Total: | $54,393,732 | ||
Eligibility:
Phase 2 funding will focus on public sector needs. Eligible projects can be submitted by:
- Local, state and tribal government organizations,
- Public or private nonprofit organizations, and
- Public/private partnerships where the lead applicant represents a public sector or a public or private non-profit.
To be notified for future Phase 2 announcements, please send an email with "Subscribe" in the subject line to daq.nc_vwgrants@ncdenr.gov.
Diesel Bus and Vehicle Programs
Learn more about the Phase 2 Diesel Bus and Vehicle Programs