The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has opened a new $5.1 million dollar grant opportunity. The Granite State Clean Fleets Grant (GSCF) is a competitive reimbursement funded by the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust and is accepting project proposals until Friday, May 23, at 4 p.m. EDT.
The program is focused on reducing diesel emissions by scrapping and replacing older diesel vehicles and engines with new units.
Eligible projects include:
- Diesel to Diesel Unit Replacements (e.g., diesel-powered plow/dump truck).
- Diesel to Alternative Fuel Unit Replacements:
- Compressed Natural Gas (e.g., CNG-powered refuse truck).
- Electricity from batteries, grid, or hydrogen fuel cells (e.g., electric- powered school bus).
- Hybrid (e.g., conventional or plug-in hybrid electric transit bus).
- Propane (e.g., propane-powered delivery/utility truck).
- Marine Shore Power Installation.
Eligible applicants include both private and public entities like state agencies, municipalities, transit agencies, school districts, academic institutions, private businesses, and non-profits. NHDES expects to release a second round of funding in the latter half of 2025. Terms and conditions of the program in the second round may change from the first RFP.
Additional information can be found on the program webpage.
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