The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is soliciting proposals from eligible entities for participation in the State of Iowa’s federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 Diesel Emissions Reduction Program (DERA) in Iowa.
Donor Name: Iowa Department of Transportation
State: Iowa
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/09/2022
Grant Size: $884,780
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The DERA in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support grant, rebate, and loan programs administered by eligible states and territories that are designed to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions. In accordance with DERA, EPA makes 30 percent of the annual allocation available to eligible states and territories in the form of assistance agreements under the State Clean Diesel Grant Program
Funding Information
- The Iowa DOT anticipates awarding approximately $884,780 during the FY 2022 DERA grant program and will be providing participant support costs (e.g., rebate) to fund participating project partners equipment and installation costs. The participating project partners will own the new vehicle, engine, or technology.
- Project and Budget Period The project and budget period for 2022 funds will be October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.
Eligible Projects
A broad range of diesel emission reduction solutions are eligible for DERA grant funding. Projects must include one or more of the following diesel emission reduction solutions that utilize a certified engine configuration and/or a verified technology:
- Vehicle and Equipment Replacements
- Engine Replacement
- Certified Remanufacture Systems
- Idle Reduction Technologies
- Verified Retrofit Technologies
- Clean Alternative Fuel Conversions
- Verified Aerodynamic Technologies Verified Low Rolling Resistance Tires
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Entities
- FFY 2022 DERA grant funding is available for profit, nonprofit, and public entities that own or operate diesel fleets and equipment in any of the 99 counties in the state of Iowa.
- Ineligible Entities
- Federal and state government agencies and employees are not eligible to receive funding from Iowa’s 2022 DERA Grant Program. Ineligible applicants also include entities or individuals that are currently suspended or debarred by the State of Iowa or the federal government.
For more information, visit Iowa Department of Transportation.
