2024 Mobile Sources Emissions Reductions Grants Applications Under Review
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality announced more than $1.1 million in grant funding is available for projects that will reduce air pollution from diesel powered mobile sources, as part of the 2024 Mobile Sources Emissions Reductions grants. Applications are closed and awards will be announced later this year.
Program Details
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) administers the Mobile Sources Emissions Reduction Program to fund the replacement of older diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. The goal of the program is to achieve signification reductions in diesel emissions, including nitrogen oxides (NOx) and greenhouse gases.
Mobile Sources Emissions Reduction Grants can fund a wide range of projects. Projects include:
- Repowering on-road and nonroad equipment with newer, cleaner engines
- Replacing old on-road and nonroad equipment with new, cleaner vehicles
- Converting vehicles to run on alternative fuels
- Expanding medium and heavy duty electric vehicle usage throughout the state
Any private or public sector entity with a physical presence in North Carolina is eligible to apply. All original equipment or vehicles must be operational in the previous two years and the replacement equipment or vehicle must be operated at least 70% in North Carolina for the next 5 years.
Use our DERA Eligibility tool to determine project eligibility and cost share requirements.
Funding
The Mobile Sources Emissions Reduction program is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program. Funds may be supplemented with North Carolina Volkswagen Mitigation Trust funds.
2024 Grant Program
For 2024, approximately $1,088,182 is available in the program to replace diesel vehicles. Based on the number of proposals received and the available funding, DAQ will reserve the right to award less than the total amount requested in any application.
Applications closed Jan. 31, 2025.
Documents and Workshops
Applications must be completed online in the DAQ Grants Management System (GMS).
Application materials
When the vehicle spreadsheet opens in your browser, download and save to your computer using the name format: YourOrganization_ProjectTitle_DERA_Application.
A sample application from data entered into the DAQ Grants Management System and Vehicle Spreadsheet are provided below.
- Use our DERA Eligibility tool to determine project eligibility and cost share requirements.
- Register for an NCID
- Register for an EPA Diesel Emissions Quantifier account
Program Contact
Usha Bhatta
Transportation Conformity/Grants Environmental Program Consultant
919-707-8442
Matthew Hoskins
Mobile Sources/Ambient Environmental Specialist II
919-707-8424
Steven Rice
Mobile Sources Compliance Branch Supervisor
Phone 919-707-8404