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Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust - Zero-Emission Transit Bus is a grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that provides funding to replace older, polluting vehicles with clean zero-emission alternatives across California.
Administered through the VW Environmental Mitigation Trust, this program offers five funding categories totaling $360 million, including $130 million for zero-emission transit, school, and shuttle buses and $90 million for zero-emission Class 8 freight vehicles. Funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis for most categories, with infrastructure funding awarded competitively.
Applicants must scrap the old vehicle being replaced to qualify, ensuring verified emissions reductions and improved air quality in communities statewide.
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How to Apply for VW Environmental Mitigation Trust Funding | California Air Resources Board California Air Resources Board How to Apply for VW Environmental Mitigation Trust Funding Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for California What types of vehicles or equipment are eligible and how do I apply for funding? Five categories of vehicles and equipment are eligible for funding, as shown in the table below.
Select below to apply for funding or get information on when funding will be available: Project Category Application Type Total Amount Allocated Zero-Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Buses First-Come/First-Served $130 Million Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks First-Come/First-Served $90 Million Zero-Emission Freight and Marine Projects heavy-lift forklifts and port cargo handling equipment airport ground support equipment ocean-going vessel shore power ferry, tugboat, and towboat zero-emission repowers First-Come/First-Served $70 Million Combustion Freight and Marine Projects Low NOx Class 7-8 freight trucks (including waste haulers, dump trucks, and concrete mixers) or engine repowers Tier 4 freight switcher locomotives or engine repowers Tier 4 or hybrid ferry, tugboat, and towboat repowers First-Come/First-Served $60 Million Light-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Competitive Solicitation $10 Million In all cases except ocean-going vessel shore power and light-duty zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, funding can only be provided to replace existing internal combustion engines or vehicles.
The existing vehicle, equipment, or engine in the owner's fleet must be scrapped. (800) 242-4450 | helpline@arb. ca.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: California public and private transit agencies eligible to replace existing internal combustion engine vehicles; existing vehicles must be scrapped as a condition of funding. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $130,000,000 total for zero-emission buses. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust - Zero-Emission Transit Bus is funded by California Air Resources Board (CARB). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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