Deadline to Apply – March 16, 2021 (11:59 p.m. ET)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is excited to announce the availability of approximately $46 million in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant funds to support projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Under this competition, between 40 and 70 awards are anticipated.
Eligible Entities
Eligible applicants include regional, state, local or tribal agencies, or port authorities, with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. Nonprofit organizations may apply if they provide pollution reduction or educational services to diesel fleet owners or have, as their principal purpose, the promotion of transportation or air quality.
Click to Visit the DERA National Grants Web Page for Application and Eligibility Information
- Program Details
- Changes This Year
- Eligible Entities, Projects, Vehicles, Engines & Equipment
- Funding: Availability, Project Funding Percentage, Restrictions
- Proposal Submission
- Evaluation Criteria
- Potential Pitfalls
- Tools, Resources and Support
- Question & Answer Period