Funding Assistance
Diesel Funding Opportunities - Wisconsin Only
| Program | Description | Eligible Fleets | Amount Available | Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DERA Wisconsin Clean Diesel Grant Program | 25-100%, up to $100,000, of the cost of exhaust retrofits, emission upgrades, idle reduction devices, engine repowers, and replacements for all types of diesel equipment. | Public and private on-road, off-road or stationary equipment fleets in WI | $200,000 - $700,000 | August 26, 2011 | Liesl Doty (608) 266-7679 Jessica Lawent (414) 263-8653 Muhammed Islam (608) 264-9219 |
| WI Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Program | 50% of the cost of truck idle reduction units and installation | WI freight motor carriers with post-1998 engines | $1-2 million | August 26, 2011 | Jean Beckwith (608) 261-2517 |
| Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program | Eligible diesel projects (page 24-26 in the FHWA CMAQ Program Guidance [PDF*] | Fleets operating in the WI non-attainment counties: Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Door | Approximately $22 million every 2 years | Applications typically due in April of odd years | John Duffe (608) 264-8723 |
Project Description Worksheet [Excel] - Fleets interested in applying for clean diesel funds should complete this spreadsheet to describe their fleet and desired project. This worksheet compiles the key information needed on funding applications, which prepares fleets for when funding is announced.
Diesel Funding Opportunities – National
- EPA National Clean Diesel Campaign - Grants & Funding
- EPA Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative - Grants & Funding
- Idle Reduction Funding


