Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Granite State Clean Fleets Program: Rolling Request for Proposals

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is administering the Granite State Clean Fleets (GSCF) Request for Proposals (RFP), a competitive grant program offering partial reimbursement for projects that reduce transportation-related emissions. Eligible projects include the replacement of existing diesel vehicles, engines, equipment, and systems with newer, cleaner diesel-powered, electric, or alternative-fueled units. The program is open to public entities operating in New Hampshire, and applications will be accepted on a rolling monthly basis until all available funding has been obligated or by March 30th, 2026. The maximum grant funding percentage and reimbursement cap vary by project type, with a maximum per entity award cap of $1,000,000. • Eligible applicants: New Hampshire government entities, such as municipalities, state agencies, public school districts, public community colleges/universities, and transit agencies. • Eligible projects: Diesel-to-diesel unit replacements, diesel-to-alternative fuel vehicle replacements, marine shore power unit installations. • Maximum reimbursement cap per project: $500,000 for diesel, CNG, hybrid, propane, and marine shore power projects, and $750,000 for battery-electric, grid, or hydrogen fuel cell projects. • Anticipated project completion date: December 31, 2026.