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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This e-mail is to inform you that the deadline for the 2024 State DERA grant application opening has been extended until
<b><u>Friday, January 10, 2025.</u></b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:#242424">DERA reimbursement grants provide support for projects that protect human health and improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions from diesel engines.</span></b><span style="color:#242424">
<b>Reimbursement grants will be given to on-road heavy duty diesel vehicle replacement, zero-emission school bus projects, nonroad engine/equipment and marine engine/vessel replacement projects.</b>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#242424">Attached is a copy of the updated Request for Proposal, EPA DERA Guidebook, and project specific applications (marine, on-road, off-road and zero-emission school bus). Be sure to review
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#242424">For more information on the grants please visit our
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/air-resources/mobile-sources/diesel-emissions-reduction-act-dera">website</a></span><span style="color:#242424"> or email
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