Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen
$200,000 - $17,700,000
Applications Due: Rolling
State
Illinois Environmental Protection
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.
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.
Eligibility
States
Illinois
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
City or township governments, County governments, Native American tribal organizations, Special district governments
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Funding
Program Funding
$17,700,000
Award Ceiling
$17,700,000
Award Floor
$200,000
Award Count
60
Timing
Posted Date
May 24, 2024
App Status
Accepting Applications
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