Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OAR OTAQ 18 03
The Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2018 (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA OAR OTAQ 18 03) is a discretionary Environmental Protection Agency grant program run by the EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality. It is designed to fund projects across the United States that measurably cut diesel pollution, both by reducing the total tons of emissions produced by diesel engines and by lowering people s exposure to diesel exhaust in the places where they live, work, and travel. A major focus is on diesel fleets that operate at or service goods movement facilities, such as ports, rail yards, distribution hubs, freight corridors, and similar logistics centers, especially when those facilities are located in areas officially designated as having poor air quality.
The core goal of the program is practical, on the ground emissions reduction from real diesel sources. The EPA is looking for proposals that can demonstrate significant reductions in diesel emissions, meaning applicants should be prepared to show how their project will reduce pollution from diesel engines and how those reductions will translate into reduced exposure for nearby communities. The opportunity is not just about lowering emissions in the abstract; it emphasizes the public health angle of cutting exposure where diesel activity is concentrated and where surrounding neighborhoods may already be burdened by poor air quality.
In terms of what the EPA will prioritize, the announcement makes clear that projects are expected to do more than install technology or upgrade equipment. Preference is given to proposals that deliver clear benefits to affected communities, that involve those communities in the project s design and how performance will be measured, and that can credibly show the work will continue after the federal funding period ends. In other words, competitive applications are likely to pair emissions reductions with community centered planning and a long term strategy, such as ongoing fleet improvements, policies, partnerships, or operational changes that keep reducing emissions beyond the life of the grant.
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the EPA anticipates being more actively involved than in a standard grant, often through collaboration, technical input, or oversight during project implementation. The program is listed under CFDA 66.039 and falls under the Environment funding activity category. While the eligibility line in the summary states Others and refers readers to the full announcement for clarification, the listing signals that eligibility is not limited to just one traditional applicant type and that prospective applicants needed to consult Section IV of the solicitation to confirm they fit the criteria and to understand any specific requirements for partnerships, documentation, or submissions.
For FY 2018, the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as 3,000,000, and the EPA expected to make around 80 awards nationwide, suggesting a relatively broad national competition with multiple funded projects rather than just a handful of large awards. The opportunity was created on April 24, 2018, and the original application deadline was June 12, 2018, with the notice directing applicants to Section IV for detailed submission instructions and any additional requirements tied to the closing process.
Overall, this opportunity is aimed at accelerating diesel emissions reductions in high impact freight and goods movement settings, with a strong emphasis on helping communities that face disproportionate diesel exposure and on supporting projects that are built with community input and have a plan to sustain emissions reduction progress after the grant period concludes.Apply for EPA OAR OTAQ 18 03
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2018" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.039.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 24, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 2018 Please see Section IV of the announcement for additional submission information. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 80 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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