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Jan. 3, 2022
MDAQMD seeking grant applications
Submissions welcome through March 31
VICTORVILLE — The Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) this week opened the submission period for its key grant-funding program.
The District’s Grants Section is now accepting applications for the 2022 Carl Moyer Program funding for emissions reduction projects within its jurisdiction. The mission of the program is to improve local air quality by funding local, cost-effective projects to upgrade heavy-duty diesel equipment using proven technologies and procedures that reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx), particulate matter (PM) and reactive organic gases (ROG) from diesel-powered engines.
The application period closes on March 31.
Since the MDAQMD began its participation in the program, the District has awarded more than $13 million to eligible projects.
Funding is provided by ARB’s Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program and DMV surcharge fees. Diesel exhaust is a serious public health risk. According to the California Air Resources Board's (ARB) website, diesel exhaust is responsible for 70 percent of the cancer risk in the state from toxic air contaminants, and a major contributor to lung and heart problems.
Visit mdaqmd.ca.gov/moyer to download a fillable application. Visit ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/overview-diesel-exhaust-and-health to learn more about diesel exhaust and its effects on air quality in California.
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