EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is offering this grant to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports. This funding opportunity supports projects that reduce pollution and exposure from diesel engines. Eligible solutions include verified emission control technologies such as exhaust controls, engine upgrades, and idle reduction technologies, alongside certified engine repowers and vehicle/equipment replacement. The grant targets drayage trucks, marine engines, locomotives, and other nonroad equipment used in port cargo handling. Public port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality at marine or inland water ports are eligible. Partnerships with community groups, local governments, and other businesses involved in port operations are encouraged to enhance project impact.
Opportunity ID: 249119
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Projects to Improve Air Quality at Ports 2013 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.039 — National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 10, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2014 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2014 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 15, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| 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. 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 replacement. 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 handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port.Eligible entities include public port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality at a marine or inland water port. Community groups, local governments, terminal operators, shipping carriers, and other business entities involved in port operations are encouraged to participate through partnerships with eligible port authorities. See Section III for further eligibility information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Projects to Improve Air Quality at Ports 2013 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Funding Opportunity |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faye Swift,(202) 343-9147
Tyler Cooley,(415) 972-3937 Email:cooley.tyler@epa.gov; swift.faye@epa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This modification makes changes to Appendix E, updates links to EPA’s Verified List of Idle Reduction Technologies, updates the Information Session details in Section IV.E., and removes the link to the SmartWay FLEET Model on page 45. Further details about these changes can be found at http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html. | Jan 10, 2014 | |
| Jan 10, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Projects to Improve Air Quality at Ports 2013 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.039 — National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 10, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2014 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2014 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 15, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| 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. 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 replacement. 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 handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port.Eligible entities include public port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality at a marine or inland water port. Community groups, local governments, terminal operators, shipping carriers, and other business entities involved in port operations are encouraged to participate through partnerships with eligible port authorities. See Section III for further eligibility information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Projects to Improve Air Quality at Ports 2013 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Funding Opportunity |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faye Swift,(202) 343-9147
Tyler Cooley,(415) 972-3937 Email:cooley.tyler@epa.gov; swift.faye@epa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Projects to Improve Air Quality at Ports 2013 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.039 — National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 10, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2014 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 15, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| 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. 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 replacement. 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 handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port. Eligible entities include public port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality at a marine or inland water port. Community groups, local governments, terminal operators, shipping carriers, and other business entities involved in port operations are encouraged to participate through partnerships with eligible port authorities. See Section III for further eligibility information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Projects to Improve Air Quality at Ports 2013 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Funding Opportunity |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faye Swift,(202) 343-9147
Tyler Cooley,(415) 972-3937 Email:cooley.tyler@epa.gov; swift.faye@epa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 249119 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> dera 2013 ports rfp amended_1 10 14.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Faye Swift,(202) 343-9147 Tyler Cooley,(415) 972-3937 Email: cooley.tyler@epa.gov; swift.faye@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.039 | PKG00190959 | Dec 11, 2013 | Feb 13, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
249119 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
249119 Project-1.1.pdf
249119 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
249119 Other-1.1.pdf
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