Nebraska Clean Diesel Rebate Program Grant

Nebraska Clean Diesel Rebate Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
Last Updated: August 09, 2025

Summary

The Nebraska Clean Diesel Rebate Program, established by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, aims to reduce harmful diesel emissions that pose serious health risks. Funded by the U.S. EPA and supplemented by the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, this program supports compliance with environmental laws. Eligible applicants can receive rebates for making necessary upgrades to their diesel systems. This initiative is crucial for improving air quality and public health in Nebraska.

Overview

Nebraska Clean Diesel Grant Program Exposure to diesel exhaust, even at low levels, is a serious health hazard that can cause respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis, lung damage, and increased risk of lung cancer. The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) established the Nebraska Clean Diesel Program in 2008 to distribute funding received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the purpose of reducing diesel emissions. This funding was authorized by Congress in the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), which was created as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The DERA program provides funding annually to states for the establishment of grant, rebate, and loan programs that reduce diesel emissions. NDEE is supplementing the federal DERA grant with matching funds from the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust for State Beneficiaries.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible to receive a rebate, you (or your organization) must be in compliance with all Nebraska environmental laws and with the Department’s regulations and permits at all Nebraska locations.