2022-2023 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants

Background
This notice announces the availability of funds under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program and solicits applications from eligible entities to incentivize and accelerate the upgrading or retirement of the nation’s legacy diesel engine fleet. EPA anticipates awarding a total of approximately $115 million under this NOFO: $58 million in FY 2022 funding and $57 million in FY 2023 funding.

Grant Details
Applications will be accepted from regional, state, or local agencies; Tribal governments (or intertribal consortia) or Alaska Native Villages; or port authorities, which have jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. School districts, municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), cities, and counties are all generally eligible entities under the program to the extent that they fall within these categories. Applications will also be accepted from nonprofit organizations or institutions that represent or provide pollution reduction or educational services to persons or organizations that own or operate diesel fleets; or have, as their principal purpose, the promotion of transportation or air quality.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible entities include regional, state, or local agencies; Tribal governments (or intertribal consortia) or Alaska Native Villages; port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality; school districts; municipalities; metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs); cities; counties; nonprofit organizations providing pollution reduction or educational services related to transportation or air quality.

Period of Performance
The estimated project period for awards resulting from this solicitation is 24 months, however project periods of up to 48 months will be allowed where justified by the activities, timeline, and milestones detailed in the workplan. The estimated project period of performance start date for awards will begin starting July 1, 2024.

Grant Value
$115 million total funding: $58 million in FY 2022 funding and $57 million in FY 2023 funding.