# Illinois EPA Seeks Diesel Fleet Projects

Illinois EPA is inviting Illinois fleet operators to submit diesel vehicle and equipment replacement projects for possible inclusion in the state’s application to the 2026 U.S. EPA Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Program. The Call for Partners is a state-level solicitation for candidate projects, not a federal award. Proposals are limited to two pages and are due December 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST; individual federal awards may be up to $12 million.

- Fleet operators should submit project details covering eligible replacement equipment, expected emissions reductions, costs, nonfederal cost-share availability, and implementation feasibility.
- **Key deadline:** Proposals are due December 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST (23 days from November 11, 2026). Submit questions and proposals to EPA.DERAgrants@Illinois.gov.
- Contractors and equipment providers can use the solicitation to identify potential fleet replacement projects and support applicants with project costs, emissions-reduction estimates, and implementation planning. Selection for Illinois’s application would not guarantee a federal award.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment, Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)

### Sources
- [Illinois EPA Seeks Partners for Diesel Emissions Reduction Program](https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.33120.html) - IL