The State of Missouri is a beneficiary of the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust, better known as the Volkswagen Trust Fund. As the lead agency, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources developed a 10-year Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for awarding more than $41 million to Missouri-specific projects by October 2027. Eligible applicants include government entities and private business owners with old diesel vehicles and equipment. In addition, funding is available for electric vehicle charging infrastructure installations. Learn more about each type of eligible project, when applications are due and how to apply.