The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 3's Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative has announced the availability of $300,000 in grant funds for projects to reduce diesel emissions in the region.

Proposals are due by October 31.

EPA Region 3 will fund diesel emission-reduction projects in the freight, urban fleet, construction and ports sectors. The Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative is a voluntary partnership of federal, state and local agencies, communities, non-profit organizations and private companies working together to reduce emissions from diesel engines in the Mid-Atlantic region.

For more information and an application, visit the Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative webpage.

9/29/2006