From US EPA. Circulated on 5/2/2005.

National Clean Diesel Campaign Demonstration Assistance Agreements –
Grant Competition


This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals
from eligible entities for partnership projects that demonstrate the
applicability and feasibility of implementation of EPA and/or California
Air Resources Board verified (or certified) pollution reduction retrofit
technologies in nonroad vehicles and equipment such as those used in
construction or port-related activities. Eligible activities include the
use of verified pollution control technologies or innovative uses of
verified pollution control technologies in nonroad diesel vehicles and
equipment in public, tribal or privately owned fleets. Diesel
engine/vehicle/equipment replacements or the application of cleaner
fuels are also eligible.


Applications will only be accepted from state, local, multi-state, and
tribal agencies, and other non-profit organizations. The total estimated
funding for this project is up to $800,000. EPA anticipates award of
eight to twelve cooperative agreements, each ranging from $50,000 to
$150,000, resulting from this announcement.


EPA requests notification of intent to apply by May 27, 2005.
Complete applications must be submitted and received no later than July
1, 2005.

      The announcement soliciting proposals is at
      http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html#trans .
      Notice of Solicitation and Details (OAR-CCD-05-14)
      http://www.epa.gov/air/grants/05-14.pdf.
      Information on the National Clean Diesel Campaign:
      http://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/ .
      Contact: Monica Beard-Raymond, phone: (734) 214-4047, fax: (734)
      214-4869, email: NCDC_RFA05@epa.gov.