Diesel Bus and Vehicle Programs

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. 

Applications for Phase 1 were accepted until September 30, 2019. To be notified for future Phase 2 anouncements, 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

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