Search Site Home Air Land Water Licenses Permits Reporting Questions or Comments: media@tceq.texas.gov You are here: Home Media Relations Releases TCEQ announces opening of statewide Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program TCEQ announces opening of statewide Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program Oct. 6, 2021 -- Applications to be accepted beginning Nov. 2 for direct-current fast-charging and hydrogen-dispensing equipment for light-duty zero emission vehicles FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Tiffany Young Phone 512-239-5003 After Hrs 512-239-5003 The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announces the opening of the Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program grant round for projects to purchase and install direct-current fast-charging (DCFC) or hydrogen dispensing equipment for light-duty zero emission vehicles in Texas. Approximately $20 million in funding is available statewide for the purchase and installation of: DCFC light-duty electric vehicle supply equipment in a public place, workplace, or multi-unit dwelling in Texas (i.e. not located at a private residential dwelling that is not a multi-unit dwelling) light-duty hydrogen fuel cell vehicle supply equipment in a public place Eligible applicants include individuals, corporations, organizations, governments or governmental subdivisions or agencies, business trusts, partnerships, associations, or other legal entities, authorized to conduct business in Texas. Projects that meet the eligibility and priority requirements for this program will be awarded in order of receipt. Grant amounts may not exceed the following percentages of eligible costs: DCFC light-duty electric vehicle supply equipment installed in a public place: 70% DCFC light-duty electric vehicle supply equipment installed in a workplace or multi-unit dwelling: 60% Hydrogen dispensing equipment capable of dispensing at least 250 kilograms (kg) per day: 33% Hydrogen dispensing equipment capable of dispensing at least 100 kg per day: 25% Grant documents are now available for review on the program website. Applications for projects that meet Phase No. 1 priority requirements will be accepted beginning Nov. 2. Applications received prior to this date will not be accepted or considered for a grant. For more information, please contact TxVEMP staff at 833-215-TXVW (8989) or VWsettle@tceq.texas.gov. For more information, please visit www.TexasVWFund.org. Media Relations Home TCEQ Blog TCEQ Social Media Get Email or Text Updates to News Releases How are we doing? Take our customer satisfaction survey Home About Us Online Services Environmental Emergencies For TCEQ Employees Connect With Us Contact Us Working With Us Programs Air Land Water Permits Licenses Reporting Documents Data and Records Rules Forms Publications Maps Public Notices Site Help | Disclaimer | Site Policies | Accessibility | Website Archive | Our Compact with Texans | TCEQ Homeland Security Statewide Links: Texas.gov | Texas Homeland Security | TRAIL Statewide Archive | Texas Veterans Portal © 2002-2020 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Last Modified 2021-10-06