Funding
Funding Now Available for FY08 Clean Diesel Activities
For fiscal year 2008, Congress appropriated funds for the first time under the Energy Policy Act (2005) to help reduce harmful emissions from heavy duty diesel engines. Through the National Clean Diesel Campaign, the EPA will award grants to assist its eligible partners in building diesel emission reduction programs that improve air quality and protect public health throughout the country. For fiscal year 2008, the amount of funding available is $49.2 million.
This year, Clean Diesel funding is split into two basic components:
National Clean Diesel program (70% of funding)
State Clean Diesel Grant program (30% of funding)
Under the National Clean Diesel program, EPA Regions 1 and 2 as part of the Northeast Diesel Collaborative (NEDC), will award grants to assist its eligible partners in reducing diesel emissions across the region. EPA Regions 1 and 2 have approximately $5.4 million in funding available for the deployment of EPA-verified and certified technologies. To download the Northeast Diesel Collaborative Emissions Reduction Request for Proposals, click here.
For more information about both the National Clean Diesel program and the State Clean Diesel program, please see:
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SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program
Deadline: June 9, 2008
EPA announces the availability of $3.4 million in funds and solicits proposals for diesel emission reduction projects through national or multi-EPA regional innovative financing program(s). The SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program Request for Proposals is open until June 9, 2008. The total estimated funding available under this competitive opportunity is approximately $3 million. EPA anticipates awarding approximately 1-4 cooperative agreement(s) from this announcement, subject to availability of funds and the quality of proposals received.
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2008 Northeast Diesel Collaborative (NEDC) Emissions Reduction Request for Proposals
On March 17, 2008, EPA Regions 1 and 2, through the Northeast Diesel Collaborative, announced the availability of approximately $5.4 million in clean diesel funds as part of the 2008 National Clean Diesel Program. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals for diesel emissions reduction projects from eligible entities in EPA Regions 1 and 2, which include the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont - including Tribal lands belonging to the federally recognized tribes in these regions, or the territory of the US Virgin Islands, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
EPA Regions 1 and 2 anticipate awarding approximately 6-12 assistance agreements from this announcement, subject to availability of funds and the quality of proposals received. EPA Regions 1 and 2 will accept proposals between $50,000 and $750,000; however, we anticipate most awards will range from $100,000 to $500,000.
The 2008 NEDC Emissions Reduction Request For Proposals
2008 NEDC Question & Answer Session: April 10, 2008
Are projects proposals to use verified retrofit technologies on engines outside the horsepower range in the verfication eligible under this RFP?
Under this solicitation, projects to equip existing diesel engines with EPA or CARB verified retrofit technologies are eligible. The technology must be verified specifically for that engine horsepower and application. A list of EPA verified technologies is available at: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/retrofit/verif-list.htm. A list of CARB verified technologies is available at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/verdev/vt/cvt.htm.
Who can apply?
Under this solicitation, the following entities are eligible to apply for assistance, in accordance with Section 791(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005:
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a regional, State, local or tribal agency or port authority with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality; and
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a nonprofit organization or institution that: 1) represents or provides pollution reduction or educational services to persons or organizations that own or operate diesel fleets; or 2) has, as its principal purpose, the promotion of transportation or air quality.
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School districts, municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), cities and counties are all eligible entities under this assistance agreement program within the extent that they fall within the definition above.
What types of projects can I propose?
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Idling and Retrofit Technologies and Engine Upgrades – EPA Regions 1 and 2 will fund 100% of the cost of idling or retrofit technologies.
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Cleaner Fuel Use – EPA Regions 1 and 2 will fund the cost differential between the cleaner fuel and conventional diesel fuel.
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Engine Repower – EPA Regions 1 and 2 will fund up to 50% of the cost of an engine repower.
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Vehicle/Equipment Replacement – EPA Regions 1 and 2 will fund up to 25% of the cost of a new vehicle or piece of equipment (except for school buses; see below).
- School Bus Replacement:
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For buses that meet EPA’s 2010 emissions standards, EPA Regions 1 and 2 will fund 50% of the cost of a replacement school bus.
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For buses that meet EPA’s 2007 emissions standards, EPA Regions 1 and 2 will fund 25% of the cost of a replacement school bus
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If an innovative finance project involves installation of idle reduction technology or vehicles or equipment retrofitted with a verified emission control technology, then this program will finance: up to 100% of the cost of idling reduction technology, or up to 100% of the cost of the vehicle or equipment retrofitted with verified emission control technology.
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If an innovative finance project involves vehicle/equipment replacement, then the program will finance: up to 100% of the cost of a newer vehicle or piece of equipment if the existing vehicle or equipment is scrapped or the replaced engine is returned to the original engine manufacturer for remanufacturing to a cleaner standard.
For more complete information on what constitutes an eligible project, please see the RFP.
How Will I Quantify My Project's Emission Reductions?
Is There A Funding Match Requirement?
- There is no requirement for a matching contribution from applicants. However, EPA encourages the use of leveraged funds to enhance and expand the project. Proposals that leverage resources beyond EPA’s funding may receive additional points during the evaluation process.
When Is My Proposal Due?
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The closing date and time for receipt of proposals is June 12, 2008, 6:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST). All hard copies of proposal packages must be received by Halida Hatic by June 12, 2008, 6:00 PM EST in order to be considered for funding. Electronic submissions must be submitted via http://www.grants.gov by June 12, 2008, 6:00 PM, EST. Proposals received after the closing date and time will not be considered for funding.
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Please note that the registration process to apply for this funding opportunity through grants.gov can take up to one week or longer to complete. We advise applicants to start the registration process as soon as possible, and to refer to the RFP for specific instructions.
Is the Pre-Proposal Letter of Intent Required?
- No. The pre-proposal letter of intent is not required; however, it is recommended. To allow for efficient management of the competitive process, EPA requests submittal of an informal notice of "Intent to Apply" by April 25, 2008. Submission of Intent to Apply is optional; it is a process management tool that will allow EPA to better anticipate the total staff time required for efficient review, evaluation, and selection of submitted proposals. Eligible entities seeking funding should submit a letter of intent to apply by the stated deadline (April 25, 2008) via email to: hatic.halida@epa.gov.
Will there be a Question and Answer Session?
- Regions 1 and 2 will host two Question and Answer sessions via teleconference on the following dates:
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April 10, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12 noon, call-in number: 866-299-3188. Enter Conference Code: 2126373745#.
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May 7, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, call-number: 866-299-3188. Enter Conference Code: 2126373745#.
Who Can I Contact For Questions Or Help?
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EPA will respond to questions in writing from individual applicants regarding threshold eligibility criteria, administrative issues related to the submission of the proposal, and requests for clarification about the announcement. Please submit written questions to Halida Hatic at hatic.halida@epa.gov.
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Please type “Diesel RFP Question” in the subject line of your email. All questions and answers will be posted to the website www.northeastdiesel.org no later than 7 business days after we receive them.
- If you can't find an answer to your question in the Q&A Document posted to this website, or to ask a specific question about the 2008 NEDC RFP, please contact Halida Hatic at 617-918-1680 and/or hatic.halida@epa.gov or Matt Laurita at 212-637-3895 and/or laurita.matthew@epa.gov. Answered questions will appear in the next update of the Q&A document.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces the availability of funds for two types of cooperative agreements (Level I and Level II) under the CARE grant program. Level I cooperative agreements will support the following types of activities: working with the funded entity to form community-based collaborative partnerships; developing a comprehensive understanding of the many sources of risk from toxics and environmental pollutants; and setting community risk reduction priorities. Level II cooperative agreements will fund activities to identify and demonstrate actual risk reduction projects “on the ground” in their community. Level II agreements are for communities that have already completed the actions typically taken in a Level I agreement. However, receipt of a Level I cooperative agreement is not a prerequisite to receiving a Level II cooperative agreement. The total estimated funding expected for all awards under this solicitation is approximately $3.5 million for FY 2008. EPA anticipates awarding 5 – 10 Level I cooperative agreements ranging in approximate value from $75,000 to $100,000. Most Level I agreements are expected to be funded at the level of about $90,000 with a maximum value of $100,000. EPA also anticipates awarding 6 – 8 Level II cooperative agreements ranging in approximate value from $150,000 to $300,000. Most Level II agreements are expected to be funded at about $275,000 with a maximum value of $300,000. Click here for RFP »
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has funding available for a variety of idle-reduction projects. Research grants, development grants, and development contracts for idle reduction technologies are typically funded by DOE. In addition, DOE supports deployment projects through the FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies and Clean Cities programs.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's CMAQ program provides funds to state DOTs, MPOs, and transit agencies to invest in projects that reduce air pollution from transportation-related sources.
The CMAQ program is one source of funds for Transportation Control Measures (TCMs) employed for the purposes of reducing congestion and improving air quality.
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