The application period for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) State Grants Program is now open. This is a cost-share program allowing both private and public entities to apply for DERA funding. Applicants must submit their application to the department by Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. central daylight time. The application form, instructions, list of eligible projects and related materials are available on the department's Volkswagen Trust - DERA Option webpage.
Through the U.S. Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, Congress appropriates funds for projects to reduce diesel emissions from diesel fleets. The U.S. Environmental Agency is responsible for overseeing and distributing funds authorized by this legislation. Ninety percent of the funding goes toward state-allocated programs and the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program