Volkswagen enforcement action grants

Funds from the Volkswagen settlement ($141 million total: $112.7 million federal + $28.4 million state) to reduce air pollution in communities affected by diesel exhaust. Supports projects replacing or repowering eligible vehicles, vessels, and equipment with new less-polluting diesel engines, alternate fueled (compressed natural gas, propane, hybrid), or all-electric engines; and developing EV charging infrastructure. Multiple funding opportunities available including Washington State Diesel Reduction Combined Funding Program, Charge Where You Are (Level 2 and Level 3 EV charging), and Rails, Keels, and Wheels programs. Program Details Washington Department of Ecology is a funding organization that offers the Volkswagen enforcement action grants grant program to support equipment purchase and infrastructure. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Washington Department of Ecology through Washington Department of Ecology Grants and Loans. Organizations seeking funding for equipment purchase and infrastructure should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and municipalities, and tribal governments and Native American organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Washington Department of Ecology or on Washington Department of Ecology Grants and Loans before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline The application deadline is December 10, 2026 (48 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports equipment purchase and infrastructure. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 237. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Washington Department of Ecology Grants and Loans. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to infrastructure

Award details

Applications close on December 10, 2026 (48 days remaining).

Categories

Equipment Purchase · Infrastructure