Eligible Costs

Eligible expenses are costs directly incurred through the purchase of eligible technologies, equipment, vehicles, and installation activities. Only eligible costs will be reimbursed and no funds awarded under this program shall be used to cover expenses incurred prior to the project period outlined in the sub-award agreement.

Project Funding

Grantees are required to provide a cost share based on the eligible project activity. Federal funds shall not be used for the cost share funds for the DERA grant program.

Funds awarded under this program shall not be used for matching funds for other federal grants unless expressly authorized by statue.

ERA Eligible ActivitiesDERA Funding LimitsMinimum Cost-share (Fleet Owner Contribution)
Drayage Truck Replacement50%50%
Vehicle or Equipment Replacement with EPA Certified Engine25%75%
Vehicle or Equipment Replacement with CARB Certified Low
NOx Engine
35%65%
Vehicle or Equipment Replacement with Zero-tailpipe
Emission Power Source
45%55%
Engine Replacement with EPA Certified Engine40%60%
Engine Replacement with CARB Certified Low NOx Engine50%50%
Engine Replacement with Zero-tailpipe Emission Power Source60%40%
EPA Certified Remanufacture Systems100%0%
EPA Verified Highway Idle Reduction Technologies when combined with new or previously installed exhaust aftertreatment retrofit100%0%
EPA Verified Highway Idle Reduction Technologies without new exhaust after-treatment retrofit25%75%
EPA Verified Locomotive Idle Reduction Technologies40%60%
EPA Verified Marine Shore Connection Systems25%75%
EPA Verified Electrified Parking Space Technologies30%70%
EPA Verified Exhaust After-treatment Retrofits100%0%
EPA Verified Engine Upgrade Retrofits100%0%
EPA Verified Hybrid Retrofit Systems60%40%
EPA Verified Fuel and Additive Retrofits when combined with new retrofit, upgrade, or replacementCost differential between conventional diesel fuelCost of conventional diesel fuel
EPA Verified Aerodynamics and Low Rolling Resistance Tires when combined with new exhaust after-treatment retrofit100%0%
Alternative Fuel Conversion40%60%