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
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
North_Carolina_Phase_1_Diesel_Bus_and_Vehicle_Program_Overview_Sheet.pdf PDF • 140.05 KB - June 18, 2019