Coming Soon....
The 2009 North Carolina Mobile Source Emission Reduction Grant request for proposals will be available here October 2008. For last year's request for proposal see below.
 

2008 Mobile Source Emission Reduction Grant (Complete Package in pdf)
 
2008 Cover Page (Excel)

Forms for Non-Government Grantees

Previous Grant Awards

2008 Mobile Source Emission Reduction Grant

Purpose
 
The purpose of the Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Grants is to achieve actual reductions from on- and off- road mobile source related emissions in North Carolina to assist the State in maintaining the National Air Quality Standards for primarily ozone (O₃) and fine particulate matter (PM_2.5).

Why Mobile Source Emissions Reduction is Important to Good Air Quality
 
North Carolina currently is maintaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards for the following criteria pollutants: carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NO_x), sulfur dioxide, and lead. However, in 2004 several areas were designated as not attaining the stricter 8-hour ozone (O₃) standard. In addition, there are two areas in North Carolina that have been designated non-attainment for fine particulate emissions (PM_2.5).
 
Ozone is formed when nitrogen oxides (NO_x) react with volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the atmosphere. High levels generally occur during hot stagnant weather in the summer months, primarily in urban areas. Autos, trucks, and other motor vehicles emit a large portion of the pollutants that cause ozone during the summer. Statewide, highway and off-road mobile sources combined accounted for 69 percent of the nitrogen oxides (NO_x) and 63 percent of the VOC in the summer of 2002. Mobile sources (highway and off-road) generate even higher proportions of major air pollutants in the state's larger cities:

• VOCs       66 %
• NO_x         92 %

When mobile source emissions are reduced, air quality is improved.
 

How to apply for a Grant
 
Please read the application package (to the left) carefully.
 
Proposals should be e-mailed or postmarked no later than December 31, 2007.
 
It is preferred that application(s) be submitted in electronic format by e-mail to:

anne.galamb@ncmail.net

However, Applications may also be delivered by:

United States Mail To:
Anne Galamb
NCDENR Division of Air Quality
Mobile Sources Compliance Branch
1641 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1641

or

FedEX, UPS or courier to:
Anne Galamb
NCDENR Division of Air Quality
Mobile Sources Compliance Branch
2728 Capital Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27604

or Fax: (919) 733-1812

For more information contact Anne Galamb or (919) 715-6296

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