Volkswagen Trust - DERA Option
Forecasted
Volkswagen Trust - DERA Option supports Missouri public and private organizations in replacing diesel vehicles, equipment, and engines to reduce emissions, with incentives for alternative fuels.
Funder: Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: Cost-share reimbursement for eligible vehicle, equipment, and engine replacements; additional incentives for alternative fuels
Summary: Supports Missouri public and private organizations replacing heavy-duty diesel vehicles, equipment, or engines to reduce emissions.
Key Information: Awardees must pay the full project cost upfront and permanently disable the old vehicle or engine.
Description
The Volkswagen Trust - DERA Option is a cost-share program administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. It combines federal Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding with Volkswagen Trust funds to support diesel-emission reductions by Missouri public and private organizations. Missouri uses Trust funds to match its federal DERA grant, qualifying for a bonus that increases federal funding by 50%.
The program supports vehicle and equipment replacement or engine replacement, with additional funding incentives for alternative-fueled replacements. Eligible diesel sources include transit, shuttle, and school buses; medium- and heavy-duty trucks; marine vessels; locomotives; and nonroad equipment. Nonroad applications include construction, cargo handling at ports and airports, agriculture, mining, and energy production, including stationary generators and pumps.
