The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Office of Air Resources is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding Request for Proposal (RFP). Applications are now being accepted.
DERA reimbursement grants provide support for projects that protect human health and improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions from diesel engines. Reimbursement grants will be given to on-road heavy duty diesel vehicle replacement, zero-emission school bus projects, nonroad engine/equipment and marine engine/vessel replacement projects.
A limited number of awards will be given out for qualified engines or vehicles on a competitive basis. Applications will be accepted through December 20, 2024.
Attached is a copy of the RFP, the DERA EPA Guidebook and marine application. For more information on the grants please visit our website or email DEM.AirDERA@dem.ri.gov
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dera-marineapp-2024.pdf