Apply for a VW Open Solicitation Grant

Next steps for Apply for a VW Open Solicitation Grant

1. What to Know

   The VW Open Solicitation is one of several Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) open grant programs aimed at reducing nitrogen oxide (NO_x) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while driving technological and policy innovation across Massachusetts. Grant funding of $7.5 million is available for eligible projects.

   Volkswagen Settlement funds are available for Eligible Mitigation Actions, as summarized in the document below.

   Please Note: If your project is not eligible for a VW Open Solicitation Grant, scroll to Step 6 below to Learn About Other MassEVIP Programs for which you might be eligible.

   Open PDF file, 58.46 KB,  Eligible Mitigation Actions Under Appendix D-2 of the Volkswagen Settlement (English, PDF 58.46 KB)

2. Review the Guidance & Instructions

   Please read both the VW Open Solicitation Application Guidance & Grant Requirements and Responses to Questions About VW Open Solicitation Grants* documents below, and keep them handy for reference as you complete your application in Step 3.
   _{*The deadline for submitting questions was March 4, 2019.}

   Open PDF file, 554.76 KB,  VW Open Solicitation Application Guidance & Grant Requirements (English, PDF 554.76 KB)

   Open PDF file, 453.56 KB,  Responses to Questions About VW Open Solicitation Grants (English, PDF 453.56 KB)

3. Prepare & Submit Your Application

   The application period has ended. See the More info section below to learn more.

   Open DOCX file, 99.79 KB,  MassDEP VW Open Solicitation Application Form (English, DOCX 99.79 KB)

   Open XLSX file, 133.75 KB,  Vehicle Engine Data Form (English, XLSX 133.75 KB)

4. MassDEP Reviews Your Application

   The agency will check your application for completeness and verify your eligibility. MassDEP will then assess all applications based on the requirements and selection criteria contained in the VW Open Solicitation Application Guidance & Grant Requirements document (see Step 2 above).

   Upon your selection to receive a grant, MassDEP will issue you an approval letter and contract documents that specify the terms and conditions of your award.

5. Complete Your VW Open Solicitation Project

   Once you have signed and returned the contract documents to MassDEP, you will have 18 months to complete your project in accordance with the contract.

6. Learn About Other MassEVIP Programs

   If you are not eligible to apply for MassEVIP funding through the program described on this page, you may qualify for others. For more detailed information about available funding, eligible entities and locations, and requirements, follow the links in this table or see the matrix below.

   Program	Eligible to Apply
   Direct Current Fast Charging	Non-residential private, public, or non-profit sites available for public use and educational campuses with at least 15 students on site
   Fleets	Municipal governments, public colleges/universities, and state agencies (fleet vehicles only)
   Multi-Unit Dwelling & Educational Campus Charging	Private, public, or non-profit dwellings with five or more residential units and educational campuses with at least 15 students on site
   Public Access Charging	Non-residential public, private, or non-profit sites available for public use
   Workplace & Fleet Charging	Private, public, or non-profit workplaces with at least 15 employees on site, and private, public or non-profit locations where fleet vehicles are garaged

   Open PDF file, 119.15 KB,  Matrix of MassEVIP Grant Programs (English, PDF 119.15 KB)