The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) has released its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program. This program provides fundings to upgrade or retire legacy diesel engine fleets, including retrofitting and replacement of diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment. $8 million is available per application, with up to $18.2 million available for US EPA Region 5, which includes Illinois. Municipalities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality are invited to apply. Applications are due by Friday, January 22, 2027 at 10:59 p.m. For more information, including the full NOFO and how to apply, visit the DERA website.