Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OAR OTAQ 20 07
The 2020 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Tribal Grants opportunity is a nationwide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding program run through the Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) to support projects that deliver meaningful, measurable reductions in diesel emissions. The program focuses on cutting pollutants from diesel-powered fleets and equipment, which can improve local air quality and reduce health risks, especially in areas where diesel engines are heavily used for transportation, construction, and other essential services.
This competition is a discretionary grant program offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning awardees should expect an active partnership with EPA during the project period (for example, around reporting, oversight, and ensuring the emissions-reduction approach follows program requirements). The assistance listing associated with this opportunity is CFDA 66.039. The funding opportunity number is EPA OAR OTAQ 20 07, and it was posted on April 9, 2020, with an original application deadline of July 9, 2020 (the announcement notes that applicants should consult the full solicitation for the official submission method and any deadline details).
Eligibility is limited to tribal governments (including intertribal consortia) and Alaska Native Villages that have jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. A key point is that private fleet owners cannot apply directly to EPA for these DERA funds; however, private fleets can still benefit indirectly because tribal awardees can design programs and projects that serve or partner with public and private fleet operators as part of the overall emissions reduction effort, as long as the project remains consistent with the grant terms and eligibility rules.
Projects can target a broad range of diesel engines and equipment. Examples called out in the announcement include buses and Class 5 through Class 8 heavy-duty highway vehicles, as well as marine engines and locomotives. The opportunity also covers nonroad engines, vehicles, and equipment used across many sectors, including construction, cargo handling, agriculture, mining, and energy production. This broad eligibility is intended to let tribes focus on the most impactful diesel sources in their communities, whether those are on-road fleets, port or marine operations, rail-related equipment, or off-road machinery.
The program supports several categories of emissions-reduction strategies, with an emphasis on technologies and approaches that are verified or certified. Eligible solutions include verified diesel retrofit technologies such as exhaust after-treatment systems, engine upgrades, and the use of cleaner fuels and additives. It also includes verified idle reduction technologies (to cut pollution from engines running while parked), verified aerodynamic technologies, and verified low rolling resistance tires. In addition to retrofits, the grant can support certified engine replacements and conversions, as well as certified replacement of entire vehicles or equipment, which can provide deeper emissions reductions when older diesel units are replaced with cleaner options.
Funding levels in this solicitation indicate an award ceiling of $800,000 per award, with EPA expecting to make around 8 awards. Taken together, the structure of the program suggests EPA was looking for well-defined tribal projects that can show significant diesel emissions benefits, select eligible engines and equipment with strong community impact, and implement verified or certified measures that reliably reduce diesel pollution.Apply for EPA OAR OTAQ 20 07
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2020 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Tribal Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.039.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 09, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 09, 2020 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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