The Washington State Department of Ecology's Clean Diesel Grant Program for 2024-2025 aims to reduce diesel pollution and greenhouse gases, particularly in overburdened communities. The program offers approximately $1,000,000 in funding for projects that scrap and replace the oldest diesel marine engines with all-electric or hybrid electric systems and for vocational training pilot programs. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, tribes, public utility districts/co-ops, ports, transit authorities, school districts, state governments, nonprofit organizations, and local clean air agencies. The application deadline is June 13, 2024, with awards anticipated in August 2024.
This competitive grant program focuses on replacing polluting diesel marine engines and supporting vocational training programs to prepare school bus mechanics, bus drivers, office staff, and secondary school students for transitioning to zero-emission fleets. The goal is to support environmental justice, reduce public health risks associated with diesel emissions, and prepare communities for a greener future.