Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OAR OTAQ 09 13
Apply for EPA OAR OTAQ 09 13
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program FY 2009/2010 Request for Proposals (RFP)" 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 Oct 13, 2009 and posted on Oct 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 8, 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 $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,000,000.00 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).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program FY 2009/2010 Request for Proposals (EPA OAR OTAQ 09 13) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to cut diesel emissions by helping applicants set up practical financing programs that make clean diesel upgrades easier to afford. Instead of focusing on one-time purchases of equipment, the program is built around creating or expanding financing mechanisms, such as revolving loan funds or low-cost lease programs, that can keep funding emissions-reduction projects over time. The central idea is to use federal assistance to unlock more total capital for diesel emission reduction solutions, make the financing attractive to end users through better terms (for example, lower interest rates or longer repayment periods), and build a structure that can continue operating sustainably after the initial award period.
The EPA is offering this support through cooperative agreements under CFDA 66.039, the National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program. The agency anticipated making about six awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $12,000,000. The funding range suggests the EPA was looking for relatively large, high-impact efforts: the minimum award amount listed is $2,000,000 and the maximum award ceiling is $12,000,000. Importantly, the opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier to participation for organizations that may not have substantial non-federal funds available up front.
Projects proposed under this RFP are expected to reduce diesel emissions nationwide by enabling the purchase or lease of eligible retrofitted vehicles or equipment, or other verified diesel emission reduction approaches supported by SmartWay and the National Clean Diesel Campaign. A key emphasis is on designing finance programs that provide a clear financial incentive to the borrower or lessee, meaning the terms should be meaningfully better than what would otherwise be available in the market. The EPA also signals that proposals will be stronger if they maximize the total dollars that can be deployed to actual on-the-ground emission reduction activities, such as by revolving funds, leveraging additional capital, or structuring repayments so the program can keep making new loans or leases.
The scope of eligible program models is broad. The EPA explicitly invites proposals to create national, tribal, regional, state, or local finance programs, which gives applicants flexibility to tailor the program to the needs of specific fleets, communities, freight corridors, or geographic areas with significant diesel activity. Although the eligibility category is listed as "Others (see text field...)," the notice directs applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for the precise eligibility rules, indicating that eligibility may include certain types of public, nonprofit, tribal, or quasi-public entities, and possibly other institutions capable of operating a financing program. Similarly, applicants are instructed to review Section IV of the full announcement for detailed submission procedures and any additional timing or method requirements.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on October 13, 2009, and had a closing date of December 8, 2009, with the archive date listed as January 7, 2010. The program contact listed for assistance, particularly for issues accessing the full announcement, is Annie Kee at (202) 343-9218. The announcement also provides a link to the full RFP document hosted by EPA, which would contain the detailed program requirements, evaluation criteria, and the specific rules for how proposed finance programs must be structured and managed.
SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program FY 2009/2010 (EPA OAR OTAQ 09 13) - FAQs
1) What is the SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) focused on reducing diesel emissions by helping applicants create or expand financing programs that make clean diesel upgrades more affordable.
2) What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to cut diesel emissions nationwide by using federal assistance to establish practical financing mechanisms (not just one-time equipment purchases) that can support verified diesel emission reduction projects over time.
3) How is this program different from a typical equipment grant?
Rather than primarily paying for one-time purchases, this program emphasizes building or expanding financing structures (such as revolving loan funds or low-cost lease programs) that can keep funding diesel emission reduction projects beyond the initial award period.
4) What type of EPA funding instrument is used?
The EPA is offering support through cooperative agreements.
5) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
CFDA 66.039, National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program.
6) How much total funding did EPA anticipate awarding?
EPA anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $12,000,000.
7) How many awards were expected?
EPA anticipated making about six awards.
8) What is the award size range?
The minimum award amount listed is $2,000,000 and the maximum award ceiling is $12,000,000.
9) Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
10) What kinds of financing programs does EPA want to support?
EPA highlights financing mechanisms such as revolving loan funds and low-cost lease programs. The broader intent is to create or expand financing approaches that can continuously fund emissions-reduction projects, including through repayments that replenish the program for future loans or leases.
11) What types of projects are expected to be supported through these financing programs?
Projects are expected to reduce diesel emissions by enabling the purchase or lease of eligible retrofitted vehicles or equipment, or other verified diesel emission reduction approaches supported by SmartWay and the National Clean Diesel Campaign.
12) What does EPA mean by making financing "attractive" to end users?
The RFP emphasizes that the financing should provide a clear financial incentive to borrowers or lessees, with terms meaningfully better than what would otherwise be available in the market (for example, lower interest rates or longer repayment periods).
13) What makes a proposal stronger under this RFP?
The notice indicates proposals will be stronger if they maximize the total dollars deployed to on-the-ground emission reduction activities. Examples mentioned include using revolving funds, leveraging additional capital, or structuring repayments so the program can keep making new loans or leases over time.
14) Does EPA require the finance program to be sustainable after the award period?
The central idea described in the opportunity is to build a structure that can continue operating sustainably after the initial award period, using mechanisms like repayments and revolving capital.
15) What geographic scope can the financed programs cover?
EPA explicitly invites proposals to create national, tribal, regional, state, or local finance programs, giving applicants flexibility to match financing models to specific needs and locations.
16) Can a proposed program be tailored to specific communities or freight areas?
Yes. The notice suggests programs may be tailored to fleets, communities, freight corridors, or geographic areas with significant diesel activity.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility category is listed as "Others (see text field...)." The notice directs applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for precise eligibility rules. It indicates eligibility may include certain types of public, nonprofit, tribal, or quasi-public entities, and possibly other institutions capable of operating a financing program.
18) Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
Applicants are instructed to review Section III of the full RFP/announcement for the exact eligibility requirements.
19) Where can applicants find submission instructions and procedures?
Applicants are instructed to review Section IV of the full announcement for detailed submission procedures and any additional timing or method requirements.
20) When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on October 13, 2009.
21) What was the application deadline?
The closing date listed is December 8, 2009.
22) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is January 7, 2010.
23) Who is the EPA contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Annie Kee at (202) 343-9218, particularly for issues accessing the full announcement.
24) Where can applicants find the full RFP document?
The announcement provides a link to the full RFP document hosted by EPA. That document contains detailed program requirements, evaluation criteria, and rules for how proposed finance programs must be structured and managed.
25) What is the overall strategy EPA is trying to achieve with this program?
The strategy described is to use federal assistance to unlock more total capital for diesel emission reduction solutions, improve financing terms for end users, and create a long-running financing platform that can continue funding verified diesel emission reduction projects over time.
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