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Replacement of Buses, Trucks & Non-road Equipment (VW Trust)

Overview

Iowa DOT's state-specific administration of its Volkswagen Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust allocation, replacing/repowering diesel buses, freight trucks, and non-road equipment. Open to private fleets, public transit operators, cities, and counties. Cycle 4 currently open, $7.6M.

Uses

  • Equipment Acquisition

Funding

Funding Cycle 4openOct 26, 2026

Eligibility

  • Transload Operator
  • Shipper
  • Municipality
  • County
  • Private Industrial

Restricted to applicants in Iowa.

Terms

  • Mechanism: Competitive Grant
  • SAM.gov registration: required

How to Apply

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Next deadline: October 26, 2026

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