| Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Now Open: 2021 Request for Applications 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. |
| Informational Webinars: Request for Applications2021 DERA National GrantsPre-registration is not required for the webinars.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021; 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET)Join the WebinarDial-In: (202) 991-0477Participant Code: 863 530 573# Wednesday, February 3, 2021; 3:00-4:00 p.m. (ET)Join the WebinarDial-In: (202) 991-0477Participant Code: 609 539 899# Thursday, February 11, 2021; 2:00-3:00 p.m. (ET)Join the WebinarDial-In: (202) 991-0477Participant Code: 451 189 144# |
| Webinar Highlights |
| Program Details Changes This Year Eligible Entities, Projects, Vehicles, Engines & Equipment Funding: Availability, Project Funding Percentage, Restrictions Proposal Submission Evaluation Criteria Potential PitfallsTools Resources and Support Question & Answer Period |