Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen

This funding opportunity provides financial support to projects in Illinois that aim to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from mobile sources, benefiting local governments, non-profits, and businesses focused on environmental improvement.

$17,700,000

Active

Rolling Deadline

Grant Description

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has been designated as the lead agency to administer funds allocated to Illinois from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust (Trust). The Trust was established by Appendix D of the VW Settlement (Settlement). Illinois’ initial allocation of funds is $108 million to be used to fund mobile source projects. The funds are to be used for projects that reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides in Illinois.

Funding Details

Award Range

$200,000 - $17,700,000

Total Program Funding

$17,700,000

Number of Awards

Matching Requirement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

City or township governments

County governments

Native American tribal organizations

Special district governments

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Illinois Environmental Protection

epa.vwgrants@illinois.gov

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