Volkswagen Trust Funds

The State of Missouri is a beneficiary of the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust, better known as the Volkswagen Trust Fund. As the lead agency, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources developed a 10-year Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for awarding more than $41 million to Missouri-specific projects by October 2027. Eligible applicants include government entities and private business owners with old diesel vehicles and equipment. In addition, funding is available for electric vehicle charging infrastructure installations. Learn more about each type of eligible project, when applications are due and how to apply.

Volkswagen trust funding

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Missouri's plan, background and outreach efforts

Volkswagen funding - diesel emissions reduction act DERA

Volkswagen - DERA Option

Grants to reduce emissions from diesel fleets

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School Buses

Replace/repower a school bus

Volkswagen funding - nongovernment trucks

Trucks

Replace/repower emergency response, government, nongovernment

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Building electric vehicle infrastructure

volkswagen funding for locomotives marine and trains

Other Eligible Projects

Repower transit/shuttle buses, locomotive, marine, airport & cargo equip

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Air Public Notices

Provide input on draft permits, plans or rules on public notice

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Volkswagen Trust Meetings

Learn more about available funding and updates

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Awarded Projects

Map of the awards to Missouri specific projects