Projects to Improve Air Quality at Ports - 2014 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Funding Opportunity
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Assistance Listings
- 66.039 -- National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
EPAs Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports located in areas of poor air quality. Eligible diesel emission reduction solutions include verified emission control technologies such as exhaust controls and engine upgrades, verified idle reduction technologies, certified engine repowers, and/or certified vehicle or equipment replacements. Please refer to Page 2 for a...
summary of important funding limits regarding these emission reduction solutions. Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment may include drayage trucks, marine engines, locomotives and nonroad engines, equipment or vehicles used in the handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port.Eligible entities include public port authorities and state or local government agencies with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. Community groups, terminal operators, shipping carriers, nonprofits, and other business entities involved in port operations are encouraged to participate through partnerships with eligible applicants. See Section III for further eligibility information.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Public port authorities or state and local government agencies with jurisdiction over transportation and air quality are eligible to apply for funding. See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
Grantor contact information
Description
Tyler Cooley, Phone (415) 972-3937
Tyler Cooley
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| amended_DERA_Ports_RFP_11_04_14.pdf | 2014 DERA Funding Opportunity (REVISED 11.4.14) | Nov 6, 2014 07:38 PM UTC |
| Amendment-1_Summary_of_Changes_-_2014_DERA_Ports_RFP_11_04_14.pdf | Amendment No. 1 for 2014 DERA Funding Opporunity | Nov 6, 2014 07:42 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: January 10, 2015
Award
$5,000,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-07
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
September 18, 2014
Archive date:
January 10, 2015
