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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Oregon DEQ Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grants – 2026
Oregon DEQ is accepting 2026 Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grant applications through October 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT. Approximately $6 million is expected from Volkswagen settlement and federal DERA funding. Class 4-8 school buses are expressly eligible equipment, making the program relevant to qualifying Oregon school districts and other school-bus owners.
Required next actionOregon school districts and other school-bus owners should first verify that specific vehicles and engines meet DEQ eligibility rules, confirm the project-specific reimbursement percentage under the current DEQ/EPA funding matrix, then prepare the DEQ Grants application, Fleet Information Spreadsheet, vendor quotes, and required vehicle/equipment documentation.