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 Activities
DERA Funding Limits
Minimum Cost-share (Fleet Owner Contribution)
Drayage Truck Replacement
50%
50%
Vehicle or Equipment Replacement with EPA Certified Engine
25%
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 Engine
40%
60%
Engine Replacement with CARB Certified Low NOx Engine
50%
50%
Engine Replacement with Zero-tailpipe Emission Power Source
60%
40%
EPA Certified Remanufacture Systems
100%
0%
EPA Verified Highway Idle Reduction Technologies when combined with new or previously installed exhaust aftertreatment retrofit
100%
0%
EPA Verified Highway Idle Reduction Technologies without new exhaust after-treatment retrofit
