The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) administers the Mobile Sources Emissions Reduction Program to fund the replacement of older diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives.
Donor Name: North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ)
State: North Carolina
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/31/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
These grants are funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program. The goal of the program is to achieve signification reductions in diesel emissions, including nitrogen oxides (NOx) and greenhouse gases.
For 2024, approximately $1,128,489 is available in the program to replace diesel vehicles. Based on the number of proposals received and the available funding, DAQ will reserve the right to award less than the total amount requested in any application.
Mobile Sources Emissions Reduction Grants can fund a wide range of projects. Projects include:
- Repowering on-road and nonroad equipment with newer, cleaner engines
- Replacing old on-road and nonroad equipment with new, cleaner vehicles
- Converting vehicles to run on alternative fuels
- Expanding medium and heavy duty electric vehicle usage throughout the state.
Eligibility Criteria
Any private or public sector entity with a physical presence in North Carolina is eligible to apply. All original equipment or vehicles must be operational in the previous two years and the replacement equipment or vehicle must be operated at least 70% in North Carolina for the next 5 years.
For more information, visit DAQ.
