DERA National Funding Assistance Program
$9 Million Funding Opportunity for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects
FY 2013 Request For Proposals
EPA is announcing a $9 million funding opportunity for the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program. The Program is soliciting proposals nationwide for projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, particularly from fleets operating in areas designated by the Administrator as poor air quality areas.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Request for Proposals RFP (PDF) (70 pp, 500K, May 2013, About PDF)
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Thursday, May 9, 2013 |
| Deadline for Applications | Tuesday, June 25, 2013 |
| Notification of Selected Applicants | July/August 2013 |
| Funding of Awards | September/October 2013 |
Supporting Information for RFP
- Project Narrative Sample Format (Word) (8 pp; 130K; April 2013)
- Applicant Fleet Description Sample Format (Excel) (430K, April 2013)
- Priority County and Area List (PDF) (9 pp, 150K, April 17, 2013)
- Model Years for Eligible Nonroad Engines and Equipment (PDF) (5 pp, 430K, April 2013)
- Sample Drayage Operating Guidelines (PDF) (1 pg, 50K, April 2013)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) (15 pp, 500K, May 15, 2013)
- FY13 National RFP Webinar Slides (PDF) (44 pp, 300K, May 2013)
RFP Information Sessions
Join us for one of the following webinars which will provide a detailed review of FY 2013 DERA RFP and an opportunity to ask questions. All sessions will cover the same material.
| Topics | Call-in Number & Code | Date & Time Webinar Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tribal RFP Session Contact: Rosalva Tapia (tapia.rosalva@epa.gov) at 202-343-9534 Tribal Focused Webinar Slides (PDF) (34 pp, 300K, May 2013) |
Number: 866-299-3188 Code: 202-343-9534 |
Thursday, May 16: 2:00-4:00 p.m. EDT Webinar Link |
Pre-Registration for Webinars is not required. Simply click on the webinar link at the time of the webinar and enter as a guest. Please enter your email address when prompted so that we may respond to any questions that you submit.
Eligible Applicants
The following United States entities are eligible to apply for these grants:
- Regional, state, local or tribal agencies/consortia or port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality
- Nonprofit organizations or institutions that promote of transportation or air quality as their principal purpose or that represent or provide pollution reduction or educational services to people or organizations that own or operate diesel fleets.
School districts, municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), cities and counties are all eligible entities under this assistance agreement program to the extent that they fall within the definition above.
Eligible Uses of Funding
Funds awarded under this program cannot be used to fund emissions reductions mandated under Federal law. Equipment used for testing emissions or for fueling infrastructure is not eligible for funding.
Buses, medium or heavy duty trucks, marine engines and locomotives may qualify for funding. Non-road engines or vehicles used in construction, cargo handling (including at a port or airport), agriculture, mining or energy production (including stationary generators and pumps) also qualify.
Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects that use:
- Retrofit technologies that are verified or certified by either EPA or CARB
- Idle-reduction technologies that are EPA verified
- Aerodynamic technologies and low rolling resistance tires that are EPA verified
- Early replacement and repower with certified engine configurations (incremental costs only)
Please refer to the full RFP for specific information about this competition.
Grant Process
The RFP includes information on how to prepare and submit a proposal package. The proposal package must be received by the deadline and include the following information:
- Cover Page
- Project Narrative (no more than 10 pages)
- Work Plan
- Standard Form SF 424 – Application for Federal Assistance
- Standard Form SF 424A – Budget Information
- Applicant Fleet Description information (not included in page limit)
- Cost-Share Commitment Letters, if applicable (not included in page limit)
- Mandated Measures Justification and Substantiation Letters, if applicable (not included in page limit)
After the closing date, all eligible applications will be reviewed and ranked. Projects may be fully or partially funded.
Please refer to the full RFP for specific information about this competition.
Tools & Resources for Applicants
- Technology Tips: Diesel Emissions Reduction Program (DERA): Technologies, Fleets and Projects Information (PDF) (36 pp, 1.3MB, EPA-420-P-11-001, October 2011, About PDF)
- “Preparing your DERA Grant Application: What You Need to Know”
National Clean Diesel Campaign and successful grant recipients provide tips on how to improve your grant application in a web conference presentation (webinar). - Tips for a Successful Diesel Retrofit Project (7 pp, 500K, EPA-420-B-13-025, April 2013)
Based on over ten years of experience, the National Clean Diesel Campaign has compiled tips to help you get started and avoid common mistakes. - Reporting Templates for DERA Grantees
Previously Funded Projects
DERA National Projects (2008-2012)
List of Projects funded through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) or the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
DERA Tribal Grant Program
Tribal Projects funded through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) or the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)