Volkswagen enforcement action grants
We use funds from the Volkswagen settlement to reduce air pollution in communities affected by harmful diesel exhaust. Washington will receive $141 million from Volkswagen to settle violations of the state and federal Clean Air Acts. The funds are the result of a $112.7 million federal settlement negotiated by EPA and $28.4 million from a separate state settlement.
Under the settlements, money can be invested in projects that replace or repower eligible vehicles, vessels, and equipment with new less-polluting diesel engines; replacing with alternate fueled (compressed natural gas, propane, or hybrid) or all-electric engines; and developing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The Governor designated us to lead Washington's efforts to manage the settlement funds.
Funding cycle
- Amount of funding available: Varies – see individual grant guidelines for eligibility
- Grant award limit: Varies – see individual grant guidelines for eligibility
- Amount of matching funds required: Varies – see individual grant guidelines for eligibility
Applications are not being accepted at this time.
Open and future grants
| Grant | Application materials | Application period |
Award notifications |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Charge Where You Are: Level 2 EV Charging (round 3) |
July 8, 2025 – August 21, 2025 |
Nov. 2025 |
Closed grants
| Grant | Application materials | Award notifications |
|---|---|---|
| Charge Where You Are: Level 2 EV Charging (round 2) | Fourth quarter 2024 | |
|
Charge Where You Are: Level 2 EV Charging |
Dec. 2023 | |
| Diesel to zero-emission refuse vehicle, street sweeper, freight switcher, and port cargo handling equipment | Dec. 2023 | |
| Electric fire apparatuses | Jan. 2023 |
Funding is available for the following entities:
Diesel to zero-emission refuse vehicle, street sweeper, freight switcher, and port cargo handling equipment
- Refer to specific grant guidelines for eligibility criteria.
Charge Where You Are: Level 2 EV Charging – Public and private entities are eligible. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:
- Public organizations
- Tribal governments
- Businesses
- Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations
Diesel to zero-emission refuse vehicle, street sweeper, freight switcher, and port cargo handling equipment
- Refer to grant guidelines for eligibility criteria.
Charge Where You Are: Level 2 EV Charging – Eligible projects are to install 4-10 Level 2 charging plugs for:
- Publicly-available charging
- Fleet and workplace charging
- Multi-unit residential buildings
More information about this funding program
After finalizing the scope of each funding opportunity, we submit funding requests (Federal Settlement Appendix D‑4: Beneficiary Eligible Mitigation Action Certifications) to the Trustee.
- Read Washington’s approved funding requests.
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Contact information
Pete Siefer
Diesel Reduction Unit
pete.siefer@ecy.wa.gov
564-233-9146