Volkswagen enforcement action grants
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 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and $28.4 million from a separate state settlement. Our goal for investing the funds is to maximize air pollution reductions in communities affected by harmful diesel exhaust.
Under the settlements, money can be invested in projects that replace or repower eligible vehicles, vessels, and equipment with new less-polluting diesel engines, alternate fueled (compressed natural gas, propane, or hybrid) or all-electric engines, and developing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The Governor designated Ecology 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 currently being accepted.
Open and future grants
| Grant | Application materials | Important dates |
|---|---|---|
| Charge Where You Are: Level 2 EV Charging |
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Round 1 application period open: Sept. 26, 2023 – Nov. 16, 2023 |
Closed grants
| Grant | Application materials | Important dates |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel to zero-emission refuse vehicle, street sweeper, freight switcher, and port cargo handling equipment | Dec. 2023 | |
| Electric fire apparatuses | Award notifications: Jan. 31, 2023 |
Funding is available for the following entities:
Diesel to zero-emission refuse vehicle, street sweeper, freight switcher, and port cargo handling equipment – See 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 – See specific 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.
- Find out which grants have been awarded or download associated documents.
- Find out which grants have been funded previously.
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Contact information
Molly Spiller
Environmental Specialist
molly.spiller@ecy.wa.gov
360-819-6552