EPA’s Diesel Emissions Reductions Act (DERA) Tribal and Territory Grant seeks to incentivize and accelerate the upgrading or retirement of older diesel engines. Eligible activities include retrofitting and replacing existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment. EPA anticipates awarding $8 million in 12-18 grants and cooperative agreements to Tribal governments or intertribal consortia and Alaska Native Villages. The amount of federal funding requested per application may not exceed $800,000; each applicant may submit up to two applications. There is no mandatory cost share requirement.

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EPA will host informational webinars on the following dates to discuss this funding opportunity:

  • June 18, 3:00 Alaska, 4:00 Pacific, 5:00 Mountain.
  • August 15, 10:00 Alaska, 11:00 Pacific, 12:00 Mountain.
  • October 16, 3:00 Alaska, 4:00 Pacific, 5:00 Mountain.
  • November 13, 10:00 Alaska, 11:00 Pacific, 12:00 Mountain.