The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) seeks diesel fleet owners from private, public, and nonprofit sectors to apply to this DERA grant opportunity to fund off-road clean diesel projects in Minnesota.
Donor Name: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/20/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The DERA program reduces diesel emissions from diesel engines to improve air quality and public health.
Funding Information
The MPCA anticipates awarding approximately $1.4 million for these grants, although additional funding may be included. The maximum grant funding per project is $500,000.
Grantees will be required to provide a cash match. Required cash match percentages vary based on project category.
- Eligible sources of a cash match are non-DERA, non-VW settlement or non-federal funds in the form of cash, loans, other grants, or capital assets dedicated to the project.
- Applicant may consider applying for a zero-interest Small Business Environmental Improvement Loan, which can count towards the applicant match.
The funding for these grants expires September 30, 2025, but awarded projects are encouraged to complete projects as quickly as possible after grant agreements are executed.
Eligibility Criteria
- Diesel fleet owners that operate in Minnesota in an off-road capacity
- For-profit, nonprofit, or government (local, state, and tribal) entities
- Grant contractors representing eligible clients.
For more information, visit MPCA.