Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OAR OTAQ 17 08
The Tribal Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2017 is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) and the Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ). It supports projects intended to cut pollution from diesel engines by funding practical, on-the-ground efforts that reduce both the total amount of diesel pollution emitted (measured in tons) and the real-world exposure people have to that pollution. A major focus is on diesel fleets operating in locations with poor air quality designations, reflecting the program's emphasis on directing resources where diesel-related air pollution is already a serious concern.
This opportunity is tied to CFDA number 66.039 and is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the EPA generally expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. The program is national in scope and is structured to fund a limited number of higher-impact projects rather than many small ones. The EPA anticipated making about six awards, with an award ceiling of $800,000 per project, indicating that applicants were expected to propose meaningful, scalable diesel emissions reduction efforts that can demonstrate measurable results.
In terms of what the EPA is looking for, the central theme is significant diesel emissions reductions and reduced exposure for people who live, work, or go to school near diesel sources. While the solicitation emphasizes overall pollution reductions, it also elevates community-centered outcomes. Priority consideration may be given to proposals that clearly benefit affected communities, directly involve those communities in project design and performance (for example, through community input, stakeholder engagement, or transparent reporting), and show that the work will not simply stop when the funding ends. In practice, that last point signals a preference for projects with durable benefits, such as sustained fleet practices, long-term maintenance plans, institutional commitments, or follow-on funding strategies that keep emissions reductions going after the cooperative agreement period is over.
The official opportunity title is "Tribal Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2017" and the funding opportunity number is EPA OAR OTAQ 17 08. The EPA posted it on October 5, 2017, with an original closing date of January 18, 2018, and noted that applicants should consult Section IV of the solicitation for any additional close date information or related submission details. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with clarification deferred to the solicitation's additional eligibility information, which is typical for programs that may limit applicants to certain tribal entities, tribal governments, tribal organizations, or other specifically defined groups. Overall, the opportunity is designed to help tribal communities and other eligible applicants implement diesel reduction projects that are measurable, community-benefiting, and positioned for long-term impact, especially in areas struggling with unhealthy air quality.Apply for EPA OAR OTAQ 17 08
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2017" 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 Oct 05, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 18, 2018 See Section IV of the solicitation for additional close date 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 $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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