Description
The Granite State Clean Fleets (GSCF) program is a competitive grant administered by NHDES that reimburses public entities in New Hampshire for replacing diesel‑powered vehicles, equipment, or marine shore‑power systems with cleaner diesel, electric, hybrid, CNG, propane, or hydrogen‑fuel‑cell alternatives. Funding is drawn from the state’s Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust (≈ $2.5 M total) and is awarded on a rolling‑monthly basis until the pool is exhausted. Applicants must submit a complete proposal by the last day of each calendar month, cover all project costs up‑front, and will receive partial reimbursement (80‑95 % of eligible costs) up to per‑project caps of $250‑$500 K and a maximum $750 K per entity. Projects must be completed by 31 Dec 2027 and include scrappage of the replaced unit. Scoring emphasizes project readiness, cost‑effectiveness of emissions reductions, and additional community benefits.
• Eligible applicants: NH municipalities, state agencies, public schools, community colleges, transit agencies.
• Eligible replacements: diesel‑to‑diesel, diesel‑to‑alternative‑fuel (CNG, propane, hybrid), diesel‑to‑electric (battery, grid, hydrogen), and marine shore‑power installations.
• Funding caps: $250 K (diesel‑to‑diesel), $350 K (CNG, hybrid, propane, shore‑power), $500 K (battery‑electric, grid, hydrogen).
• Maximum award per entity: $750 K (no limit on number of applications).
• Application deadline: last calendar day of each month; RFP remains open until funds are obligated.
• Required documentation: full cost breakdown, proof of upfront payment, scrappage evidence, and post‑award quarterly/annual reports.