Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA ARRA OAR OTAQ 09 05
Apply for EPA ARRA OAR OTAQ 09 05
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding for Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.039 National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2009 and posted on Mar 6, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2009 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its National Clean Diesel Campaign, announced a grant funding opportunity to support the Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program using funds made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) along with authority from the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005). The core purpose of the program is to quickly launch projects that cut harmful diesel emissions while also driving economic benefits by preserving and creating jobs. In practical terms, EPA is looking for projects that can start promptly, deploy or advance newer diesel emission-control approaches, and produce measurable air quality improvements while supporting near-term employment tied to manufacturing, installation, deployment, monitoring, and related project work.
A central feature of this solicitation is its focus on "emerging technologies." For this program, an emerging technology is defined as a device or system intended to reduce emissions from diesel engines or diesel-powered vehicles and equipment that has not yet been fully certified or verified by EPA or the California Air Resources Board (CARB), but has progressed far enough that an approvable verification application and test plan have been submitted. Importantly, eligibility is restricted to technologies that have already been accepted and posted on EPA's official Emerging Technology List. If a technology is not on that list, it does not qualify for funding under this particular announcement, even if it appears promising or is in development.
The funding is structured as cooperative agreements, which typically means EPA expects a more hands-on partnership than a standard grant, including substantial federal involvement in oversight, coordination, or technical direction as the project proceeds. The solicitation emphasizes that funded work must achieve significant diesel emissions reductions, measured not only by total pollution reduced (for example, tons of particulate matter or nitrogen oxides), but also by reductions in human exposure to diesel pollution. There is a clear priority for fleets operating in areas identified by the Administrator as having poor air quality, reflecting an intent to target places where diesel pollution reductions can yield the biggest health and compliance benefits. Alongside emissions outcomes, proposals are also expected to demonstrate an ability to maximize job creation and job preservation, aligning with ARRA's economic recovery goals.
From a funding and scale perspective, EPA anticipated making about 20 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $20,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $500,000 (floor) to $3,000,000 (ceiling), allowing for both mid-sized demonstration deployments and larger commercialization or multi-site implementation efforts. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier for applicants and can help accelerate project starts, another key ARRA objective.
The opportunity was cataloged under CFDA 66.039, the National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program. The funding opportunity number is EPA-ARRA-OAR-OTAQ-09-05, and the title is "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding for Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program." The posting timeline indicates it was posted March 6, 2009, with a full announcement expected by March 17, 2009. The original closing date was May 4, 2009, later reflected as a current closing date of May 5, 2009, and the archive date is June 4, 2009. The eligibility category is listed as "Others," with further clarification directed to Section III of the full announcement, meaning eligibility was likely broader than only state or local governments and could include entities such as nonprofits, institutions, or other qualified organizations depending on the detailed solicitation language.
Applicants were instructed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the official submission methods, formatting requirements, and final due-date details. For access issues or questions related to obtaining the full announcement, the listed contact was Jennifer Went at (202) 343-9302. Overall, the program is best understood as a time-sensitive ARRA-funded push to move EPA-recognized emerging diesel emission-control technologies closer to widespread use, focusing on rapid deployment, strong emissions and exposure reductions in high-need areas, and clear workforce impacts tied to the funded activities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA funding opportunity?
This is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant opportunity, offered through EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign, to support the Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program. It uses funding provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), with authority from the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005).
What is the main purpose of the Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program under this announcement?
The program is designed to quickly launch projects that reduce harmful diesel emissions while also delivering economic benefits by preserving and creating jobs. EPA is looking for projects that can start promptly, deploy or advance newer diesel emission-control approaches, and deliver measurable air quality improvements along with near-term employment impacts.
What types of outcomes does EPA want projects to achieve?
EPA emphasizes significant diesel emissions reductions and measurable air quality improvements. The solicitation also stresses reductions in human exposure to diesel pollution, not just overall tons reduced (such as particulate matter or nitrogen oxides). In addition, proposals are expected to show how the project will maximize job creation and job preservation tied to project activities.
What does "emerging technology" mean for this solicitation?
For this program, an "emerging technology" is a device or system intended to reduce emissions from diesel engines or diesel-powered vehicles/equipment that has not yet been fully certified or verified by EPA or the California Air Resources Board (CARB), but has advanced far enough that an approvable verification application and test plan have been submitted.
Are all new or in-development diesel emission-control technologies eligible?
No. Eligibility is restricted to technologies that have already been accepted and posted on EPA's official Emerging Technology List. If a technology is not on that list, it does not qualify for funding under this announcement, even if it is promising or under development.
What type of funding instrument will EPA use for awards?
Funding is structured as cooperative agreements. This generally indicates more hands-on federal involvement than a standard grant, with EPA expecting substantial involvement in oversight, coordination, and/or technical direction during the project.
How many awards did EPA expect to make, and what was the total funding amount?
EPA anticipated making about 20 awards with an estimated total program funding level of $20,000,000.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $500,000 to $3,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching funding required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Does EPA prioritize projects in certain locations?
Yes. There is a clear priority for fleets operating in areas identified by the Administrator as having poor air quality. This reflects an intent to focus resources where diesel emissions reductions may provide the largest health and compliance benefits.
What kinds of project activities are associated with the job impacts EPA wants to see?
The announcement highlights near-term employment tied to manufacturing, installation, deployment, monitoring, and related project work connected to implementing the emerging technologies.
What program and catalog listing is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity was cataloged under CFDA 66.039, the National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program.
What is the funding opportunity number and official title?
The funding opportunity number is EPA-ARRA-OAR-OTAQ-09-05. The title is "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding for Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program."
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted March 6, 2009, with a full announcement expected by March 17, 2009. The original closing date was May 4, 2009, later reflected as a current closing date of May 5, 2009. The archive date is June 4, 2009.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligibility category is listed as "Others," with further clarification directed to Section III of the full announcement. This suggests eligibility may have been broader than only state or local governments, depending on the detailed criteria in the full solicitation.
Where can applicants find the official submission instructions and formatting requirements?
Applicants were instructed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the official submission methods, formatting requirements, and final due-date details.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement?
The listed contact for access issues or questions related to obtaining the full announcement was Jennifer Went at (202) 343-9302.
What is the overall intent of this ARRA-funded effort?
It is a time-sensitive ARRA-funded push to move EPA-recognized emerging diesel emission-control technologies closer to widespread use by prioritizing rapid project start-up, strong emissions and exposure reductions (especially in high-need air quality areas), and clear workforce impacts tied to funded activities.
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