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State Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) is sponsored by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The DERA State Program provides funding to state and local government agencies to assist with the retrofit or replacement of older diesel vehicles, engines, and heavy-duty equipment (including buses, medium-to-heavy-duty highway vehicles, and nonroad equipment) with cleaner, cer…
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State Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) | US EPA State Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) 2025 - 2026 Eligibility & Forms 2025-2026 Funding Schedule 2025-2026 Program Documents Application Package and Submission Information The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency uses Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funds to help eligible States and territories start and run programs that reduce diesel pollution.
Under the formula in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (pdf) (3. 16 MB, August 2005), the DERA State Program receives 30% of the annual DERA funding. Two-thirds of that amount is given to participating States and territories as base funding.
The remaining one-third is awarded as an extra incentive to States and territories that choose to match the base funding. Note: States intending to use Volkswagen mitigation funds for the DERA Option in the VW partial settlement should review the DERA Option Factsheet (pdf) (311 KB, April 2019, EPA-420-F-19-042).
2025-2026 Funding Schedule Activity 2025-2026 Dates The EPA distributes 2025–2026 State Program materials Thursday, September 24, 2026 Program Overview Webinar (pdf) (3. 62 MB, September 2026) Thursday, October 1, 2026 Notice of Intent to Participate due to DERA@epa.
gov Thursday, October 8, 2026 The EPA emails final allocations Thursday, October 15, 2026 Work Plan and Supplemental Application Template due to the EPA Regional Office (for review) Thursday, November 5, 2026 Application package due in Grants.
gov Thursday, November 19, 2026 Project period begins as early as December 17, 2026, for 2025–2026 DERA State awards Thursday, December 17, 2026 Project completion deadline Sunday, December 16, 2029 Note: This schedule is subject to change. Updated guidance will be provided directly to States and territories as needed. 2025-2026 DERA State Program Documents Application Submission Documents 2025-2026 DERA State Program Guide (pdf) (579.
97 KB, September 2026, EPA-420-B-26-038) 2025-2026 DERA State Notice of Intent to Participate (docx) (442. 24 KB, September 2026, EPA 420-B-26-039) 2025-2026 DERA State Program Workplan (docx) (443. 42 KB, September 2026, EPA 420-B-26-040) DERA Supplemental Application Template (xlsx) (994.
95 KB, updated: October 2025, Burden Statement for EPA Form: 5900-681) Standard Form SF 424 – Application for Federal Assistance (available through Grants. gov) Standard Form SF 424A – Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (available through Grants. gov) EPA Form 4700-4 - Pre-Award Compliance Review (available through Grants.
gov) EPA Key Contacts Form - Key Contacts Form (available through Grants. gov) EPA General Grant Terms and Conditions Supporting Information for Applicants: 2026 DERA Priority Area List (pdf) (549. 27 KB, September 2026, EPA-420-B-26-030) Guidance on Identifying a Certified Highway Engine's Certified Nitrogen Oxides (Nox) Emissions Limit (pdf) (1.
22 MB, September 2026, EPA-420-B-26-033) 2026 DERA Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) Factsheet (pdf) (203. 99 KB, September 2026, EPA-420-B-26-035) 2026 DERA Best Achievable Technology Analysis Guidance (pdf) (174. 92 KB, September 2026, EPA-420-F-26-017) 2026 DERA Mandated Measures Justification (pdf) (447.
67 KB, September 2026, EPA-420-B-26-032) 2026 DERA Cost Share Calculator Tool (xlsm) Supporting Documentation for Grantees DERA Scrappage Statement (pdf) (309. 01 KB, updated: October 2025, Expiration Date: 9/30/2028, Burden Statement for EPA Form 5900-688) DERA Project Reporting Template (xlsx) (570. 55 KB, updated: October 2025, Burden Statement for EPA Form: 5900-691) DERA Eligibility Statement (pdf) (331.
38 KB, updated: October 2025, Expiration Date: 9/30/2028, Burden Statement for EPA Form 5900-687) 2026 DERA Sample Drayage Guidelines (pdf) (142. 99 KB, September 2026, EPA-420-B-26-036) Eligibility to apply for and receive funds under the DERA State Grant Program is limited to the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the territories: U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
2025-2026 DERA State Program Guide (pdf) (579. 97 KB, September 2026, EPA-420-B-26-038) for additional information. Eligible activities include the retrofit or replacement of existing diesel engines, vehicles and equipment with the EPA and California Air Resources Board certified engine configurations and verified retrofit and idle reduction technologies.
Diesel Vehicles, Engines and Equipment: Projects may target in-use medium and heavy-duty diesel-powered highway vehicles and diesel powered nonroad vehicles and equipment Medium-duty or heavy-duty Class 5 – Class 8 highway vehicles Locomotives Marine engines Nonroad engines, equipment, or vehicles including, not limited to, those used in construction, handling of cargo (including at ports or airports), agriculture, mining, or energy production (including stationary generators and pumps).
Diesel Emission Reduction Solutions: Projects may upgrade existing diesel vehicles and equipment using the diesel emissions reduction solutions Certified vehicle and equipment replacements Certified engine replacement Certified remanufacture systems Verified idle reduction technologies Verified retrofit technologies Clean alternative fuel conversations Verified retrofit technologies Clean alternative fuel conversions Verified aerodynamic technologies and low rolling resistance tires 2025-2026 DERA State Program Guide (pdf) (579.
97 KB, September 2026, EPA-420-B-26-038) for additional information.
States and territories may use their grants to fund diesel emissions reduction projects that use: EPA verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations California Air Resources Board verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations Idle-reduction technologies that are EPA verified Aerodynamic technologies and low rolling resistance tires that are EPA verified Early engine, vehicle, or equipment replacements with certified engine configurations 2025-2026 DERA State Program Guide (pdf) (579.
97 KB, September 2026, EPA-420-B-26-038) for additional information. Application Package and Submission Information Participating States and territories must submit a complete application package electronically to the EPA through www. grants.
gov after they have received their final allocation amount and have had their work plan approved by their EPA Region Project Officer. See Section VII of the 2025-2026 DERA State Program Guide for full application content and submission instructions.
Tools and Resources for Applicants EPA Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients provides an online training course that is designed to introduce EPA grant applicants and recipients to key aspects of the entire grant life cycle, from preparation of an application through grant closeout.
Tips for a Successful Diesel Retrofit Project (pdf) (480 KB, April 2013, EPA-420-B-13-025) provides tips to help you get started and avoid common mistakes. Technology Tips: Diesel Emissions Reduction Program (DERA): Technologies, Fleets and Projects Information (pdf) (1. 3 MB, October 2011, EPA-420-P-11-001) provides information about retrofit technologies and what to look for.
Shore Power Calculator Tool is available online at Shore Power Technology Assessment at U.S. Ports . In 2022, the EPA updated the shore power technology assessment titled “Shore Power Port Assessment at US Ports 2022 Update Report” which describes the availability of shore power at ports throughout the U.S. and characterizes the technical and operational aspects of shore power systems at U.S. ports.
The updated assessment includes information on California Air Resources Board shore power regulations, information on vessel readiness and real-world costs and practical operational lessons from different ports. The shore power calculator tool can be used to estimate how diesel emissions can be reduced through the use of shore power systems.
To better estimate potential emission reductions for projects including plug-in TRU systems, the EPA developed a 2023 TRU Emissions spreadsheet calculator which facilitates estimating emission reductions and potential fuel savings available at Refrigerated Trailers and Transport Refrigeration Units . TRUs are integral to transporting freight that requires climate-controlled conditions.
Additional information on TRU systems and eligible DERA funding is available on the 2026 DERA Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) Factsheet (pdf) (203.
99 KB, September 2026, EPA-420-B-26-035) The Best Practice Guide for Procuring Services, Supplies, and Equipment Under EPA Assistance Agreements provides guidance for a recipient or subrecipient of an EPA financial assistance agreement on how to best purchase or “procure” professional services, supplies or equipment, in order to complete the work under their EPA award.
Effective April 7, 2025, and until further notice, the EPA has suspended multiple provisions of 40 CFR Part 33. For details, please refer to RAIN-2025-G02 . Build America, Buy America: Office of Transportation and Air Quality .
Contact Us About Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Contact Us About Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on October 23, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, local, regional, and tribal agencies operating public vehicle fleets. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for State Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) are due January 22, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
State Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) is funded by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Program is sponsored by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Accelerates the upgrade or replacement of legacy diesel engines and equipment to reduce toxic air emissions. While focused heavily on fleet updates, it serves as a primary federal mechanism for reducing localized particulate matter and mobile source air pollution impacting surrounding school and community environments.
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Read articleEPA Region 1's SNEP Innovative Restoration Grants (EPA-I-R1-SNEP-2026A) offer $5,312,813 across up to 8 awards of $250,000 to $1,000,000, with a 15% non-federal match, one application per organization, a 12-page narrative, and a December 11, 2026 deadline. Funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Eligibility is limited to Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.
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