Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants
Environmental Protection Agency
The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, 42 U.S.C. 16132 et seq., as amended, authorizes the EPA to award grants, rebates and loans to eligible entities to fund diesel emissions reductions. Emission reductions are achieved through the implementation of a certified engine configuration, verified retrofit technology, or emerging technology for buses (including school buses), medium heavy-duty or heavy heavy-duty diesel trucks, marine engines, locomotives, or nonroad engines used in construction, handli
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Helps state, local, and private partners reduce diesel engine pollution. Provides funding for cleaner engines, vehicles, and equipment.
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Funding assistance to accelerate the upgrade, retrofit, and turnover of the legacy diesel fleet, achieving significant reductions in diesel emissions. Projects include retrofit or replacement of existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment with EPA/CARB certified configurations and technologies. The 2022-2023 NOFO anticipated awarding approximately $115 million in total.
Who Is Eligible?
Region: United States, District of Columbia, Tribal lands, Alaska Native Villages
Other Criteria: Regional, state, or local agency (including DC), Tribal government (or intertribal consortium) or Alaska Native Village, Port authority, School districts, municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), cities, and counties with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality, Nonprofit organization or institution that represents or provides pollution reduction/educational services to persons or organizations owning/operating diesel fleets, Nonprofit organization or institution with principal purpose of promoting transportation or air quality
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This program offers funding up to $599,048 (minimum $599,048).
The application deadline is December 1, 2023.
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