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NC DEQ »   About »   Divisions »   Air Quality »   Motor Vehicles and Air Quality »   Volkswagen Settlement »   Phase 2 - Volkswagen Settlement »   Level 2 Infrastructure Program

Level 2 Infrastructure Program

Level 2 Chargers

Level 2 Charging Infrastructure Program

In Phase 2 of the program, $3 million in Volkswagen funds are allocated to the Level Charging Infrastructure Program. This program is divided into four separate programs and is designed to expand the state's light duty ZEV charging infrastructure network.

 

Level 2 Charging Infrastructure Program Timeline
RFP Release Date
Level 2 State Agency Program February 28, 2022
Level 2 Public Access Program March 22, 2022
Level 2 Multi-Unit Dwelling Program May 2, 2022
Level 2 Workplace Program June 2022

 

Summary Level 2 Charging Infrastructure Program

Program

Eligible Action Category

Program Funding Amount

Level 2 State Agency Program Program

Light Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Equipment

$1,009,684

Level 2 Public Access Program

$1,070,877

Level 2 Workplace Program

$489,544

Level 2 Multi-Unit Dwelling Program

$489,544

Total

$3,059,649

Eligibility

Organizations that own or operate an eligible location may apply for Level 2 ZEV Charging Infrastructure Program depending on the program. Eligible applicants include:

  • Incorporated nonprofits
  • Public school districts
  • Municipal governments and municipal authorities
  • NC State government agencies
  • County government agencies
  • Tribal government agencies
  • Metropolitan or rural planning organizations located in North Carolina
  • Businesses – corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, business trusts or other legal business entities incorporated in or registered with the NC Department of the Secretary of State
  • Air quality or transportation organizations
  • Multi-Unit Dwellings (MUD) - must serve site with ten or more dwelling units
  • Workplaces - must serve sites with at least five or more year-round and full-time employees; must not be limited to fleet vehicles unless employee and visitor charging is also available on site
  • Federal Government Agencies – Federal agencies that have custody, control, or management of land within or contiguous to the territorial boundaries of North Carolina.

Complete details on application eligibility can be found in each program Request for Proposals when released.

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To be notified for future Phase 2 announcements, please send an email with "Subscribe" in the subject line to daq.nc_vwgrants@ncdenr.gov.

Learn more about the Level 2 Charging Infrastructure Programs

  • Level 2 State Agency Program
  • Level 2 Public Access Program
  • Level 2 Workplace Program - Coming June 2022
  • Level 2 Multi-Unit Dwelling Program

Phase 2 - Volkswagen Settlement

  • Historically Under-Resourced County Outreach Program
  • Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program
  • DC Fast Charging Program
  • Diesel Bus and Vehicle Program
  • Level 2 Infrastructure Program
    • Level 2 Multi-Unit Dwelling Program
    • Level 2 Public Access
  • School Bus Program
  • State Agency Program

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