Volkswagen settlement projects

We are investing federal settlement and state penalty funds from the automaker Volkswagen to fund clean transportation grants. These grants accelerate access to zero-emission transportation options and spread project benefits across Washington. Since 2019, we have committed more than $100 million to communities statewide to support projects that reduce toxic diesel emissions and greenhouse gas emissions


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Electric vehicle charging station grants

We have awarded more than $4 million for level 2 charging (adds 10-20 miles of range per hour) and DC fast charging projects (adds 180-240+ miles per hour) at government workplaces and along high-traffic roadways. These projects improve public awareness of EV charging and decrease "range anxiety."


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Zero-emission vehicle grants 

We have invested more than $42 million to replace diesel vehicles with zero-emissions vehicles statewide. Project types include zero-emission school buses, transit buses, and light-duty passenger vehicles. These projects eliminate harmful air emissions, including nitrogen oxides and greenhouse gases.


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Marine decarbonization grants

While docked, ocean-going vessels often burn dirty fuel that increases harmful air pollution near ports. We have invested $40 million to reduce emissions by electrifying one of the state’s largest ferries and installing shore power at three terminals in Washington to supply electricity to docked vessels.


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Cleaner diesel vehicle replacements

We issued one round of VW grants to replace old, dirty diesel vehicles with new, cleaner diesel vehicles to improve air quality in areas where zero-emission technologies did not meet fleet needs in 2019. In alignment with Ecology’s Beneficiary Mitigation Plan, future funding opportunities will provide grant funds for the transition to a zero-emission transportation system in Washington. Our Clean Diesel Program has made similar grants in the past, but in spite of their name, these grants were funded by the VW Program.


More project details

Check out our interactive map for more information, including grant recipients, project location, award amount, and project photos. You can also view grantee applications and reports in the Ecology Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) reporting tool.