2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Program
Environmental Protection Agency · Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants (66.039)
Posted 25 Sept 2026 · About 4 months left
In plain terms
The US EPA funds projects that retrofit or replace diesel engines, vehicles and equipment with cleaner certified technologies to reduce emissions. Grants up to 12 million US dollars are available for eligible entities including private companies, nonprofits, government bodies and academic institutions, with applications due by 22 January 2027.
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Summary
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces the availability of funds under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program and solicits applications from eligible entities to incentivize and accelerate the upgrade or retirement of the nation’s legacy diesel engine fleet. Eligible activities include the retrofit or replacement of existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certified or verified technologies.
There are several ways DERA recipients may implement projects and fund project partners, depending on the roles and responsibilities of each. If the applicant is the owner of the target vehicles, the applicant may directly implement the project. If the applicant is partnering with diesel fleet owners, the applicant may award subawards or participant support costs (e.g., rebates). Please refer to Section 9.B. for detailed guidance on funding partnerships.
After an extensive review of the program, the EPA revamped DERA requirements to ensure alignment with the Administration’s priorities, improve the quality of projects funded, expand the availability of technology…
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Who can apply
- private_company
- ngo_cso
- government
- academia_research
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See Section 2 for eligibility information.