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NC DEQ »   About »   Divisions »   Air Quality »   Motor Vehicles and Air Quality »   Volkswagen Settlement »   Phase 1 - Volkswagen Settlement »   Diesel Bus and Vehicle Programs

VW Settlement Phase 1-Diesel Program

Diesel Bus and Vehicle Programs

The application deadline has passed for the North Carolina Volkswagen Settlement Program Phase 1 Diesel Bus and Vehicle Programs and the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program - DC Fast Charging Stations.

NC DEQ solicited applications for two grant programs the Diesel Bus and Vehicle Program and Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program. These programs are part of the North Carolina VW Settlement Program using the state’s allocation of the Volkswagen Mitigation Settlement.

In Phase 1 of the program, $24.5 million in funds was allocated to the Diesel Bus and Vehicle Program to assist interested parties to mitigate NOx emissions by replacing or repowering older diesel heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Additionally, $3.4 million in funds was allocated to the Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program to increase the installation of direct current fast-charging stations for electric vehicles primarily along identified priority corridors on North Carolina interstates and pending interstates. Applications for both programs were accepted until September 30, 2019. 

The table below shows the number of applications accepted and are currently under evaluation for eligibility and completeness.

NC VW Phase 1 Application Summary

Program

Number of Applications Received

VW Funds Available

Total VW Funds Requested

Total Project Costs for all Applications

DC Fast Charging Program

55

$3,451,712

$5,870,574

$7,728,859

Off-Road Program

DERA Program

3

$3,068,189

$2,121,810

$2,132,810

3

$349,072

$913,663

On-Road Program

33

$3,068,189

$13,225,752

$15,878,157

School Bus Program

8

$12,272,755

$13,951,237

$14,484,537

Transit/Shuttle Bus Program

14

$6,136,377

$16,681,069

$23,483,193

 

 

 

 

 

Total

116

$27,997,222

$52,199,514

$64,621,219

Approximately $24.5 million of the $30.7 million will be available in Phase 1 for Diesel Bus and Vehicle Programs. These programs are designed to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions. 

  • 40% (approx. $12.2 million) to be spent on school bus replacements
  • 20% (approx. $6 million) designated for transit bus replacements  
  • 10% for heavy-duty on-road equipment replacement projects
  • 10% for heavy-duty off-road equipment replacement projects. 

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

Eligibility:

Phase 1 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. 

For Full details, read the

Request for Proposal

Frequently Asked Questions

Documents and Workshops

Application

Application Video Tutorial

Before you download the application, check your eligibility in the RFP

Download the Application 

For projects with buses, vehicles or equipment operating in more than one county, please download and use the Multi-County Fleet Application.

Download the Multi-County Fleet Application

When the application opens in your browser, download and save to your computer using the name format: YourOrganization_ProjectTitle_VWDiesel_Application.

Download the Spreadsheet

When the spreadsheet opens in your browser, download and save to your computer using the name format: YourOrganization_ProjectTitle_VWDiesel_Application.

Download Required Attachments Checklist

This checklist includes all the required attachments for applications.

Helpful Documents

Application Checklist

Location of Project Score

Register for an NCID

How to create a digital signature 

Additional Resources

Send Questions to DAQ VW Grants

Request for Proposal
  • Read the RFP and check your project eligibility before applying
  • Register for an NCID
  • Register for an EPA Diesel Emissions Quantifier account
Workshop Documents

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) conducted several technical workshops across the state to facilitate grant applications for the Request for Projects (RFP) under the VW Mitigation Plan. 

Diesel Workshop Presentation

Example Diesel Application

Example Diesel Application Spreadsheet

Awardee Webinar

Diesel Bus and Vehicle Awardee Webinar

Diesel Bus and Vehicle Awardee Webinar Presentation

Claims Workshop Documents

March 30, 2021, Claims Webinar Recording

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) conducted a technical workshop to facilitate reimbursement claims for the Diesel Bus & Vehicle Program awardees.

March 30, 2021 - Diesel Bus & Vehicle Program Claims Webinar Presentation

Claims Documentation Checklist

March 30, 2021 Claims Webinar Recording

 

 

Files

North-Carolina-Volkswagen-Settlement-Program-RFP-Phase-1-061719.pdf

PDF • 563.59 KB - June 14, 2019

North_Carolina_Phase_1_Diesel_Bus_and_Vehicle_Program_Overview_Sheet.pdf

PDF • 140.05 KB - June 18, 2019

Phase 1 - Volkswagen Settlement

  • Diesel Bus and Vehicle Programs
    • Diesel Bus and Vehicle Program FAQ
  • DC Fast Charge Program
  • VW Settlement Phase 1-Level 2 Charge Program
  • Volkswagen Settlement - Phase 1 Success Stories

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