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Wisconsin Department of Commerce Accepting Applications for FY08 Grants

The Wisconsin Department of Commerce will begin accepting applications for FY08 grants on July 1. Common, contract, and private motor carriers can apply. The Department has $2 million in funds available for this year. Click here for eligibility requirements and additional information.

Bay Area Air District Offers $18 Million in Grants to Reduce Air Pollution

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is currently accepting applications for $18 million in grants for projects to reduce air pollution through cleaner diesel vehicles, ridesharing, smart growth, etc. These grant funds are mostly aimed at public agencies or diesel truck and equipment owners in the nine Bay Area counties. Visit the BBAQMD website for more information.

West Coast Collaborative Diesel Emissions Reduction Program RFP Now Available

EPA Regions 9 and 10 – through the West Coast Collaborative – have announced the availability of approximately $5.1 million to deploy EPA or CARB verified or certified technologies to significantly reduce diesel emissions in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and the U.S. Pacific island territories, including tribal lands belonging to federally-recognized tribes in those areas.  

The closing date and time for submission of proposals is Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 5 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.  EPA Regions 9 and 10 anticipate awarding six to nine assistance agreements from this announcement, with awards ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000.  

The full Request for Proposals (RFP) and additional information is available at: http://www.epa.gov/region10/cleandiesel.html. 

The announcement is also available on Grants.gov at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=41152&mode=VIEW.  Questions about the RFP should be directed to Lucita Valiere, EPA Region 10, at: dieselgrants@epa.gov.

The West Coast Collaborative has prepared a fact sheet with additional information on the funding program: http://www.westcoastcollaborative.org/files/news/wcc_dera_fy08.pdf 

EPA Makes $50 Million Available to Clean Up Diesel Engines Nationwide

EPA announced the availability of almost $50 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation's existing fleet of diesel engines.

State, local, regional and tribal governments can apply for the grants, as well as non-profits and institutions with transportation, educational services and air quality responsibilities.  The grants are targeting school or transit buses, medium and heavy-duty trucks, marine engines, locomotives and nonroad engines. Grant recipients can use a variety of cost-effective emission reduction strategies, such as EPA-verified retrofit and idle-reduction technologies, EPA-certified engine upgrades, vehicle or equipment replacements, cleaner fuels and creation of innovative clean diesel financing programs.

Some EPA Regional offices have already started issuing requests for grant applications, called Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and, along with EPA Headquarters, will continue to roll them out throughout the spring.

More information about the National Clean Diesel Campaign and funding opportunities: www.epa.gov/cleandiesel.

$110 million in Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (ERIG) Available Through TERP

To date the Texas Emissions Reduction Program (TERP) has awarded over $3 million to local companies to help them reduce 325 tons of pollution.

The $30 million allocated to the rebate grants under this funding cycle has been awarded, but there is still time to apply for the $110 million in Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (ERIG).

TERP provides rebates and grants to help replace aging diesel engines, including older agricultural tractors and haul trucks that consume more fuel and generate more pollution than newer models.

The application deadline is April 11, 2008. Individual application assistance is available at local TERP Community Help Desks. For information visit www.terpgrants.org or call (800) 919-8377.

EPA Announces $5.4 M for New Clean Diesel Projects in the Northeast

EPA issued the 2008 Northeast Diesel Collaborative Emissions Reduction Request for Proposals from regional, state and local governments, federally recognized tribes, port authorities, environmental organizations, colleges and universities, hospitals, and others interested in establishing innovative projects to reduce diesel emissions in their communities.

The request for proposals makes approximately $5.4 million available for clean diesel projects in the eight northeastern states - including Tribal lands belonging to the federally recognized tribes in these regions, or the territory of the US Virgin Islands, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Projects can involve cleaner fuels, idle reduction, and retrofit technology for a range of diesel engines, including school and transit buses, port equipment and construction vehicles.

Learn more.

Rollout of FY2008 DERA Funds Explained

Over the next several weeks, EPA’s regional diesel collaboratives will hold conference calls and webinars to explain the process for allocating the $49.2 million appropriated to the DERA program in FY2008. These funds include those distributed through the regional collaboratives, matching funds provided to states, and those available through EPA headquarters for emerging technologies. The Midwest Collaborative’s presentation which includes core slides used in all regions is available here. Dates for other collaborative calls can be found from their websites, which can be accessed through www.epa.gov/cleandiesel. 

Diesel Retrofit Funding Available in Ohio – Deadline Extended to February 11

Ohio's Diesel Emission Reduction Grant Program (DERG) recently announced a request for proposals to access state retrofit funding. Under the program, $19.8 million will be made available over the next two years to retrofit public and private diesel fleets that operate in the state's nonattainment or maintenance areas at least 65 percent of the time. Proposals are due to the Ohio Department of Development. More information about the program is available at: www.odod.state.oh.us/diesel-emissions/

Southeast Diesel Collaborative Grant Application Workshop

The Southeast Diesel Collaborative (SEDC) Grant Application Workshop on March 6, 2008 is a free opportunity for attendees to learn the who, what and when of preparing a federal grant application. The workshop will provide information on funding opportunities under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), tips on completing a grant proposal, various types of clean diesel projects, and more.  See the event flyer, draft agenda or visit the SEDC website for more information and registration.

Bay Area Air District Offers Funds To Cut Vehicle Emissions

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is accepting applications for its state-funded grant program that helps Californians reduce emissions from diesel engines. Public or private owners of trucks, heavy equipment, marine vessels and locomotives, can apply for the more than $12 million in available funds. Applications for the program, the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program, will be accepted until April 4, 2008. Visit the BAAQMD website for more information.

TCEQ Accepting Applications for Incentive and Rebate Grants

In order to help offset the costs associated with reducing emissions from internal combustion engines, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications for both incentive and rebate grants.

Thanks to the TERP Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (ERIG) Program, incentive grant applications are now being accepted for those participating in eligible projects in nonattainment areas and affected counties. The application deadline for this round of funding is April 11, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. To learn more about specific qualifications click here.

TCEQ will also be accepting applications for the TERP Rebate Grant Program, eligible for  diesel on-road and off-road replacement and repower projects until July 31, 2008 (or until all funding has been distributed). Grant application workshops have been scheduled in each of the eligible areas. To learn more about this grant click here.

For questions, copies of the applications forms, and the workshop schedule, contact the TERP staff at 800-919-TERP or www.terpgrants.org.

Boston Seeks Proposals for Retrofits

The City of Boston, working with Air Pollution Control Commission, is accepting proposals from Boston-based businesses for the retrofit of pre-2007, on-road and off-road diesel vehicles. Winning proposals will receive half of the retrofit cost, up to $9,999, for the installation of EPA-verified equipment. Applications for the first round of funding are due by February 8, 2008. For more information, visit www.cityofboston.gov/environment/taq.asp.

Retrofit Funding Available for Diesel Trucks in New Jersey

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, in partnership with the State of New Jersey and the federal Environmental Protection Agency, has established a grant program to reduce PM2.5 diesel emissions in trucks statewide. The New Jersey Trucker's Challenge offers $750,000 in funding to assist for the purchase of Auxiliary Power Units, Bunk Heaters, Diesel Particulate Filters and Diesel Oxidation Catalysts. For more information visit the New Jersey Motor Truck Association website.

Grants Allow Pittsburgh to Clean Up Diesel School Buses

The Clean Air Task Force, Clean Water Action, the Group Against Smog and Pollution and the Heinz Endowments recently announced the establishment of the Pittsburgh Healthy School Bus Fund to retrofit school buses. The Heinz Endowments has provided $500,000 in initial funding to retrofit pre-2007 engines serving the Pittsburgh school district. Retrofit equipment may include diesel particulate filters for the tailpipes and closed crankcase ventilation systems for the engines. For complete information please visit www.dieselretrofitrebate.org.

New Grant Applications Available for Locomotives in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is accepting grant applications for its Locomotive Diesel Retrofit project, which will provide $500,000 in funding to reduce mobile source emissions from switchyard locomotives, short haul and commuter locomotives operating in air quality nonattainment and maintenance areas in Tennessee. Applications are due by January 31, 2008. Visit the TDOT website for more details.

Grant Money Awarded to Most Innovative Diesel Emission Reducing Proposals

EPA Region 9 is accepting proposals on a competitive basis for innovative projects that reduce emissions from existing diesel engines within the jurisdiction of Region 9, which includes California, Nevada, Arizona and other areas. A total of $500,000 will be distributed among projects that demonstrate effective emissions reductions from existing diesel engine operations. Proposals must be submitted by February 15, 2008. For more information please visit www.grants.gov/search/search.do.

Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) – Grant Applications are Now Being Accepted

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for a grant from the TERP Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (ERIG) Program.  Copies of the application forms may be downloaded from the TERP Web site at www.terpgrants.org.  The application deadline for this round of funding is April 11, 2008, at 5:00 p.m.

TCEQ also expects to begin accepting applications for the TERP Rebate Grant Program on January 18, 2008.  Visit the TERP Web site for information.

Grant application workshops and assistance events have been scheduled in each of the eligible areas.  The workshop and assistance event schedule is available on the TERP Web site.

If you have any questions, you may contact the TERP staff at our toll free number, 800-919-TERP (8377).

Sonoma County, CA Provides Grants To Replace Old Diesel Engines

The Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District has $600,000 available to clean up pollution from diesel engines, plus another $400,000 to mitigate air pollution from regular motor vehicles.

The district will give priority to farmers within its boundaries north of Windsor, but can consider those with operations to the south.  For more information, call the air pollution control district, 433-5911. Read more.

Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) Opens Application Process for FY 2008 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program Funding

The BRTB has the authority to select $1 million worth of CMAQ projects in FY 2008. A competitive selection process for this funding has been set up and the BRTB is now accepting applications. The purpose of the CMAQ program, which is administered by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration, is to provide funding for transportation programs and projects that reduce air pollution emissions from the transportation system. This funding is provided to state and local governments to assist them in reaching federal air quality requirements established by the Clean Air Act and its amendments.

For complete information please see click here.

New Grant Applications Available in Houston Region

The Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) is accepting grant applications for RFGA-13 - Development, Verification and Testing of Technologies to Reduce NOx Emissions from Diesel Engines, with an anticipated maximum funding available in the amount of $6,500,000. For more information please go to http://www.harc.edu/

Texas Gives Rebates For Clean Running School Buses

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is reimbursing school districts for the cost of reducing diesel exhaust emissions from their school buses.

The commission began accepting applications on November 10 from Texas school districts who would like to get back the $800 to $7,500 they have spent on each pollution control device used on a school bus to limit toxic exhaust gases.

"One of my goals is to continue finding ways that will make our air cleaner while protecting our school children," said TCEQ Chairman Buddy Garcia. "The Legislature has appropriated over $7 million for clean school bus projects, which helps us begin to achieve that goal."

More than 36,000 buses carrying an estimated 1.3 million students hit the roads of Texas each school day. More than one-third of these buses are over 10 years old and the older buses emit more pollution than do newer models.

Diesel engines emit more than 35 toxic substances, including smog forming emissions and fine particulate matter, PM, usually called soot.

Some of the smaller particles of soot measure less than one-fortieth the thickness of human hair and so they are easily inhaled deep into the lungs.

Children, especially those with asthmas, are particularly sensitive to the effects of the fine particle pollution, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, which operates the national Clean School Bus program.

Children have a more rapid rate of respiration and they inhale more air per pound of body weight than adults do. And because their systems are still developing, the damage may be irreversible.

The current health-based standard for fine particles in the air - 15 micrograms per cubic meter - is being reviewed by the EPA and may be tightened. The EPA’s scientific advisors say that serious health effects occur at levels that are lower than the current standard.

The Texas Clean School Bus program recommends a number of ways to improve air quality for bus riding students, including retrofitting - installing new pollution control equipment on older buses.

"In some cases, an $800 retrofit can reduce emissions by 70 to 80 percent," said TCEQ Commissioner Larry Soward. "It's quick, easy to do, and some school districts have already installed pollution-control devices as part of their general maintenance schedule."

Newer technology has given school districts several options for cleaner-running school buses. They can install a closed crankcase filtration system, a diesel particulate filter, a diesel oxidation catalyst, an advanced catalytic converter for diesel vehicles, and a partial flow-through filter.

Costs range from $800 to $7,500 per device. Emissions are reduced by as much as 90 percent when these engine or exhaust retrofits are made, says the TCEQ.

All public school districts and charter schools in Texas that operate one or more diesel-powered school buses, or a transportation system provided by a countywide district, are eligible to be reimbursed for costs of approved retrofits.

The deadline for grant applications is February 29, 2008.

Immediate Funding Available in Wisconsin for Retrofit Projects

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has federal grant funds available for diesel retrofit projects done in the state's eastern ozone nonattainment counties which include:  Door, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha.

On-road and non-road municipal vehicles are eligible, as well as private or public-owned school buses and other non-road equipment, but all vehicles must use EPA or CARB verified technologies and remain in the fleet for at least 5 years after being retrofitted.

Funds are limited and being provided on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to school buses.

Interested parties should contact Jessica Lawent at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at (414) 263-8653 or Jessica.lawent@wisconsin.gov with a list of eligible vehicles including each vehicle's model years; VIN; chassis make/model; engine model and size; horsepower; chassis/engine configuration and passenger capacity if a school bus; and type of retrofit desired (idling reduction devices not eligible).

Georgia CMAQ Funds Available for Retrofit Projects

CMAQ funding is currently available for diesel retrofit projects in the Metro-Atlanta region. The Georgia Environmental Protection Department is administering the funds, which include approximately $2 million for school bus retrofits and $3 million for other diesel vehicles. Any public or private fleet can qualify for the funding, provided they use EPA or CARB verified technology, keep the equipment/vehicles in the area’s 20 nonattainment counties for five years and provide at least a 20 percent match in cash or in-kind services. Proposals are welcome and will be considered as long as funding remains available. For more information about this funding opportunity, contact Stacy Allman at (404) 363-7033 or William Cook at (404) 363-7031.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Announces $1.2 Million in State Funds for Diesel

MPCA has issued a request for proposals for the $1.2M in state diesel funds. There is currently no closing date on the RFP, but applicants are reminded to check the MPCA website for updates. Contact the agency directly to receive a copy of the RFP.

West Coast Collaborative Extends Grant Deadline

July 27, 2007

The deadline for the Clean School Bus USA funding offered by EPA Regions 9 and 10 has been extended to September 24, 2007.  Full details of the opportunity are available via Grants.gov and on EPA's Web site.

EPA Invites Projects For Midwest Clean-Diesel Grants

July 23, 2007

Chicago - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5's Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative today announced it expects to award up to $300,000 this year in grants for diesel-emission reduction projects in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.  Project proposals will be accepted until Sept. 18 and final awards are expected to be made around Jan. 1.

Proposals may include but are not limited to diesel exhaust retrofits, vehicle replacement, idle reduction technologies or strategies, and use of cleaner burning fuels such as biodiesel. School bus projects are not eligible for these grants.

MCDI is a collaboration of federal, state and local agencies, along with communities, non-profit organizations and private companies working together to reduce emissions from diesel engines to improve air quality in the Midwest.

Diesel emissions contain large amounts of nitrogen oxides and fine particles (soot).  Nitrogen oxides are precursors of ground-level ozone or smog, which is a lung irritant, while fine particles can aggravate respiratory and heart conditions.

A copy of the request for proposals is at www.grants.gov and www.epa.gov/midwestcleandiesel. The title of the announcement is "Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative."  For more information, contact Steve Marquardt by e-mail at marquardt.steve@epa.gov.