The Go RED! (Reduce Emissions from Diesels) School Edition Program

What is it? This program provides funding to reduce emissions from school buses.

Eligibility: Public and private schools

More Information: Please see the Go RED! webpage

Program Contact: Tanisha Harper, (501) 683-2226

The Go RED! (Reduce Emissions from Diesels) Program

What is it? This program provides funding to reduce emissions from medium and heavy-duty diesel vehicles using a variety of equipment.

Eligibility: Public, private, and non-profit entities

Application Period: The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will begin accepting proposal submissions for our GoRED! program beginning July 1, 2026. DEQ has established a rolling deadline for GoRED! applications. The first deadline to apply is July 30, 2026; with subsequent deadlines on the last day of each following month until all funds are awarded, or until November 30, 2026, whichever comes first. The GoRED! Applicant Guide provides detailed instructions on how to apply.

More Information: Please see the Go RED! webpage

Program Contact: Tanisha Harper, (501) 683-2226

Volkswagen Settlement Programs

The Clean Fuels Program

What was it? The Clean Fuels Funding Assistance Program (“Clean Fuels program”) was a competitive funding assistance program, funded by the Volkswagen Settlement fund, to replace eligible medium trucks, heavy trucks, or buses with new lower-emitting alternative-fueled technologies. The goal of the Clean Fuels program was to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from across the state and spur markets for alternative fuels. This program is no longer open.

Program Contact: Tanisha Harper, (501) 683-2226

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Program –

This is a funding assistance program for the installation of new EV charging stations.

Program Contact: Jason Willey, (501) 682-0962

Some of these programs are funded under the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust as stated in the Arkansas Amended Beneficiary Mitigation Plan. More information can be found on the VW Settlement webpage.

You may find information on Arkansas Energy Office Programs here. Many Arkansas Energy Office Programs increase energy efficiency and therefore reduce emissions of certain pollutants.