U.S. EPA Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program
U.S. EPA is offering approximately $3 million in funding assistance to develop and commercialize emerging technologies, or technologies that have not yet been verified by U.S. EPA or CARB. Only technologies for which there have been an application and test plan submitted for verification by U.S. EPA are eligible for funding under this Program. The list of eligible emerging technologies is HERE. U.S. EPA anticipates awarding 2-5 cooperative grants, ranging from $200,000 - $1 million, under this RFP. Instructions can be found HERE. PROPOSALS ARE DUE September 22, 2008.

PADEP Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Program 2008
PADEP is offering grant funding for clean, alternative fuel projects in Pennsylvania, and investment in Pennsylvania's energy sector. Funding can cover the cost of retrofitting vehicles to operate on alternative fuels, the incremental cost of the purchase of an alternative fuel fleet vehicle, the cost of installing refueling equipment and the incremental cost of purchasing biofuels, among others. The AFIG fund receives $5 to $6 million annually to fund projects. Jump HERE for more information. PROPOSALS ARE DUE JUNE 20, 2008.

U.S. EPA National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program 2008
U.S. EPA Region 3 has approximately $3.1 million available to make 5-10 awards ranging from $200,000 to $1,000,000 for diesel emissions reduction project in Delware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. PROPOSALS ARE DUE JUNE 13, 2008. The RFP can be downloaded HERE. You can also download U.S. EPA's powerpoint presentation on its FY08 Clean Diesel Program Overview HERE (.ppt, 3.9 MB).

U.S. EPA Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program 2008
U.S. EPA announces the availability of funds through the CARE Program. CARE is a unique community-based, community-driven, multimedia demonstration program designed to help communities understand and reduce risks due to toxics and environmental pollutants from all sources. U.S. EPA anticipates awarding 5 to 10 Level I cooperative agreements ranging in value from $75,000 to $100,000 and 6 to 8 Level II cooperative agreements ranging in value from $150,000 to $300,000. More information, including the RFP, can be found HERE. PROPOSALS ARE DUE MARCH 17, 2008.

US. EPA Region 3 - Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative - Port Sector Demonstration Project RFP FY 2007
U.S. EPA Region 3 is accepting proposals to fund marine port demonstration projects in DC, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Projects can include the use of emission reducing control technologies and strategies. Such projects should demonstrate the effectiveness of on-road verified control technologies in innovative off-road applications at marine ports and terminals. Total estimated funding is $750,000. Awards will range from $100,000 to $750,000. PROPOSALS ARE DUE DECEMBER 7, 2007. Jump HERE for the RFP in PDF format.

Mid-Atlantic Regional Small Business Anti-Idling Initiative
MARAMA is administering this grant, which provides funding to independent truckers and small trucking companies to purchase Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for their trucks to reduce idling. Only small businesses (those with less than 50 trucks) are eligible to apply. A maximum of $3,000 will be awarded to any one applicant and a total of $24,000 is expected to be available for Pennsylvania. Visit the PROJECT'S WEBSITE for more information. THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.

U.S. EPA National Clean Diesel Demonstration Assistance - Clean Diesel Off-Road Port Equipment Grant Program
Clean Air Council has approximately $89,500 to reimburse Philadelphia Port facilities that retrofit their off-road Port-related equipment with clean diesel technologies and/or fuel their equipment with ULSD. U.S. EPA awarded this funding to the Council through its "National Clean Diesel Campaign Demonstration Assistance Agreements" program. The Council is currently looking for Port facilities that are eligible for this funding. THERE IS NO SET DEADLINE FOR THIS PROGRAM AND THE COUNCIL IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR REBATES NOW. THIS GRANT OPPORTUNITY WILL BE OPEN AS LONG AS THE COUNCIL HAS FUNDS REMAINING. Jump HERE for an informational flyer on the program. If you are interested in applying for a rebate from the Council please complete a "Fleet Committment" form and fax it to 215-567-5791. For more information contact Sean Jacobs at 215-567-4004 x102 or Eric Cheung at 215-567-4004 x114.