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EPA DERA National Program Grants for Diesel Engine Upgrades and Replacements

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Air and Radiation, is launching the 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Program to reduce emissions from legacy diesel engines. - Competitive grant opportunity for upgrading or retiring older diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment - Eligible activities include: - Retrofitting or replacing diesel engines with EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certified or verified technologies - Direct project implementation or partnerships with diesel fleet owners via subawards or participant support costs (e.g., rebates) - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or product models are named; only EPA and CARB certified/verified solutions are eligible - Total available funding is approximately $180 million - Expected awards: 4-12 per EPA region - Project period: 2-4 years - Cost sharing or matching is required - Eligibility details provided in Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces the availability of funds under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program to incentivize and accelerate the upgrade or retirement of the nation's legacy diesel engine fleet. Eligible activities include the retrofit or replacement of existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment with EPA and CARB certified or verified technologies. The program allows applicants to directly implement projects or partner with diesel fleet owners through subawards or participant support costs. This is a competitive grant program with approximately $180 million available, expecting 4-12 awards per EPA Region, with project periods of 2-4 years.

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