Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R6 BSCDERA 2008
Apply for EPA R6 BSCDERA 2008
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program for the Blue Skyways Geographic Area" 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 8, 2008 and posted on Apr 2, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2008 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 $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 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) announced a competitive funding opportunity called the Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program for the Blue Skyways Geographic Area (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA R6 BSCDERA 2008). The program was designed to support diesel emissions reduction projects, with funding jointly provided through EPA Regions 6 and 7. Projects funded under this opportunity were required to take place within the Blue Skyways Collaborative region, a ten-state area that includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Minnesota. The overall purpose of the grant competition was to reduce air pollution from diesel engines by backing practical, on-the-ground projects that cut emissions and improve air quality across this multi-state transportation and freight corridor.
This opportunity fell under the National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program (CFDA 66.039) and was categorized as an environmental discretionary grant/cooperative agreement program. EPA anticipated making about 18 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $5,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (award floor) of $250,000 up to a maximum (award ceiling) of $2,000,000. Notably, the listing indicated no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible for applicants that have limited ability to provide local match funds, although applicants would still need to follow all requirements in the full announcement.
Eligibility was not limited to a single applicant type in the summary field and was instead described as "Others," with the announcement directing applicants to consult Section III for detailed eligibility rules and any constraints on who could apply, partner, or receive funds. In practice for diesel reduction programs, eligible entities often include state and local governments, tribal governments, regional and metropolitan planning organizations, port authorities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations, sometimes with additional provisions for partnerships with private fleet owners and operators. However, the definitive eligibility criteria for this specific competition were contained in the posted announcement, particularly Section III, and applicants were expected to follow those instructions.
Key dates for the competition were straightforward. The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2008, with a closing deadline of May 30, 2008 (both the original and current closing dates were the same). The archive date was June 29, 2008, meaning it was no longer an active solicitation after that point. EPA emphasized that applicants should rely on the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the official submission requirements, acceptable submission methods, and any detailed due date instructions (for example, whether deadlines were based on time zones, whether electronic submission systems were required, and what forms and attachments needed to be included).
Applicants who needed help obtaining or accessing the full announcement electronically were given a direct point of contact: Gloria Vaughn at EPA, reachable at 214-665-7535. This contact information was specifically provided to assist with access issues, which is important because the full notice would contain the detailed program requirements, evaluation criteria, and application instructions needed to submit a compliant proposal.
Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program (Blue Skyways Geographic Area) FAQs
What is this grant opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled the Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program for the Blue Skyways Geographic Area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA R6 BSCDERA 2008.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding was announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with funding jointly provided through EPA Regions 6 and 7.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The overall purpose of the grant competition was to reduce air pollution from diesel engines by supporting practical, on-the-ground diesel emissions reduction projects that cut emissions and improve air quality across a multi-state transportation and freight corridor.
What program is this opportunity part of?
This opportunity fell under the National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program (CFDA 66.039).
What type of funding mechanism is it?
It was categorized as an environmental discretionary grant/cooperative agreement program.
Where must projects take place to be eligible?
Projects funded under this opportunity were required to take place within the Blue Skyways Collaborative region, a ten-state area that includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Minnesota.
How many states are included in the Blue Skyways Collaborative region for this opportunity?
The Blue Skyways Collaborative region described in the opportunity includes ten states.
How much total funding was EPA expecting to award?
EPA estimated a total funding pool of $5,000,000 for this competition.
About how many awards were expected?
EPA anticipated making about 18 awards.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (award floor) of $250,000 to a maximum (award ceiling) of $2,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
The listing indicated no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants still needed to follow all requirements in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
The summary field listed eligibility as "Others" and directed applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for the definitive eligibility rules and any constraints on who could apply, partner, or receive funds.
Does the summary specify which applicant types qualify (for example, governments, nonprofits, school districts)?
No. The summary does not provide a definitive list of eligible applicant types for this specific competition. It points to Section III of the posted announcement for detailed eligibility criteria.
Which EPA Regions were involved in providing the funding?
Funding was jointly provided through EPA Regions 6 and 7.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The closing deadline was May 30, 2008.
Were the original and current closing dates different?
No. The original and current closing dates were the same: May 30, 2008.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was June 29, 2008, indicating it was no longer an active solicitation after that point.
Where can applicants find the official submission requirements and instructions?
EPA emphasized relying on the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the official submission requirements, acceptable submission methods, and detailed due date instructions.
Does the summary confirm how applications had to be submitted (for example, electronically, by mail, or via a specific system)?
No. The summary indicates applicants should consult Section IV of the full announcement for acceptable submission methods and related instructions.
Does the summary specify how deadlines were determined (for example, time zones or system submission timestamps)?
No. The summary notes that Section IV of the full announcement would contain detailed due date instructions, including items like time zone details and electronic submission requirements if applicable.
Who can help if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who needed help obtaining or accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Gloria Vaughn at EPA.
What is the phone number for the point of contact listed for access issues?
The phone number provided for Gloria Vaughn is 214-665-7535.
What kind of assistance was the point of contact intended to provide?
The contact information was specifically provided to assist with obtaining or accessing the full announcement electronically (access issues), since the full notice contains the detailed program requirements, evaluation criteria, and application instructions needed for a compliant proposal.
Where are the detailed eligibility rules located?
The announcement directed applicants to Section III for detailed eligibility rules and any constraints related to eligibility, partnerships, or who could receive funds.
Where are the detailed application and submission requirements located?
EPA pointed applicants to the full announcement, especially Section IV, for official submission requirements, acceptable submission methods, and specific due date instructions.
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