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GrantVermont 2026 Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Vehicle & Equipment Electrification RFA
Atlas Opportunity Score80/100
FundingCurrent official DEC page reports $3,445,477 available; government-owned projects may receive up to 85% of eligible cost and privately owned projects up to 75%.
DeadlineNext monthly cutoff: September 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT; subsequent monthly cutoffs October 31, November 30, and December 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT, or until funds run out.
Required next actionConfirm eligible diesel vehicle/equipment category, model year, Vermont operating percentage, scrappage requirements, charging needs, and applicant project share; submit any September-cycle questions by September 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT and the complete current DEC application package by September 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT.
Current statusActive - rolling monthly applications open through December 2026 or until funds run outSource verificationSeptember 16, 2026Tracked applicant typesEducational Institution, Governmental Entity
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