What you can get
Support for replacing eligible older vehicles and engines.
Who it's for
Owners of eligible buses, trucks and heavy equipment
What you need to know
- Only specified vehicle and engine categories are covered.
- Each program has its own applicant and retirement rules.
- Funding rounds and eligible replacement equipment vary.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: VW Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund
Benefits and limits
Rebates for engine or vehicle replacement
Full requirements
Covered vehicles include on-road freight trucks, transit and shuttle buses, school buses, forklifts and port cargo handling equipment, commercial marine vessels, and freight switcher locomotives.
Amounts and options
Listed benefit
Rebates for engine or vehicle replacement
Covered vehicles include on-road freight trucks, transit and shuttle buses, school buses, forklifts and port cargo handling equipment, commercial marine vessels, and freight switcher locomotives.
Found for the DHS area; check your address and requirements.
For: Businesses and organizations
Areas found for this option
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula
Availability and area
Provider availability not verified
Listed in the finder; current funding, enrollment and applicant eligibility require provider confirmation.
This program was found while researching help in the Desert Hot Springs area. The program must confirm the address and applicant qualify.
Business types listed in the source
Agriculture, General business, Construction, Schools & education, Fleets & shipping, Food service, Hotels & lodging, Manufacturing & industry, Public agencies, Retail, Tribal organizations, Utilities
Areas listed in the source
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula
Where this information comes from
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.