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The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program funds grants and rebates that protect human health and improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions from diesel engines. 


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  • 2021 Request for Applications (RFA) CLOSED
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NEW: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Clean School Bus Rebates Now Open

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Last updated on May 20, 2022
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