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ODEQ Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grants Program

Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities

Foundation One-time

Funding Amount

$8,100,000 (total funding available for last round)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
One-time opportunity
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Oregon, particularly Portland counties (Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington)

Overview

ODEQ Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grants Program

Program Status: Open for its last funding round

Overview: The ODEQ Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grants Program provides funding for diesel vehicle and equipment retrofits or replacements. Funds help fleets comply with upcoming HB2007 diesel truck engine restrictions coming to Portland counties (Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington).

Total Funding

$8.1 million available for the final funding round

Geographic Scope

Oregon, particularly Portland counties (Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington)

Eligible Vehicles and Equipment

On-Road Vehicles:

  • Eligible 1992-2009 diesel trucks being replaced with:

  • - New diesel truck (25% reimbursement)
    - Alternative fueled truck: LPG, CNG (25% reimbursement)
    - Electric truck and charger unit (75% reimbursement)

    Off-Road Equipment:

  • Any vintage of off-road diesel equipment (eligible at different reimbursement rates)
  • Focus Areas

    • Diesel vehicle and equipment retrofits
    • Diesel vehicle and equipment replacements
    • HB2007 diesel truck engine restrictions compliance
    • Alternative fuel vehicle adoption (LPG, CNG, electric)

    Contact Information

    For application assistance: michael@nwcleancities.org

    Official Program Website: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/programs/pages/diesel-grants.aspx

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Contact michael@nwcleancities.org for help with application
    2. Submit application through Oregon DEQ
    3. Provide documentation of eligible 1992-2009 diesel vehicle/equipment being replaced
    4. Include quotes or documentation of new vehicle/equipment cost
    5. Demonstrate compliance need related to HB2007 restrictions

    Reimbursement Structure

    • 25% reimbursement for new diesel or alternative fueled trucks (LPG, CNG) replacing eligible 1992-2009 diesel trucks
    • 75% reimbursement for new electric trucks and charger units replacing eligible 1992-2009 diesel trucks
    • Variable rates for off-road diesel equipment

    Support Available

    Applications assistance available through Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities Coalition

    What Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    3
    Total given
    $453K
    Median grant
    $214K
    Range
    $17K–$222K
    • By dollars: Washington 49%, Illinois 47%, Kentucky 4%. Top recipient cities: Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL; Louisville, KY.

    Example grants

    • Alaska Marine Lines · Seattle, WA

      Written for members

      $222K

    • Evraz North America · Chicago, IL

      Written for members

      $214K

    • Papa Johns Food Service Inc · Louisville, KY

      Written for members

      $17K

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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