The agreement provides funding to the red lake band of chippewa indians

Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 awarded the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians $456,502 on June 1, 2026, under the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program (CFDA 66.039) to replace one Class 6 diesel truck with a new Class 6 electric vehicle and install an electric vehicle charging station on the Red Lake Reservation.

The activities reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and exposure to diesel air toxics affecting residents of Beltrami County, Minnesota. The deliverables include scrappage of the diesel vehicle and infrastructure installation. The anticipated outcomes are reduction of air pollution, improved air quality for the community, and lowered fuel and maintenance costs.

Performance occurs at Red Lake Reservation in Blackduck, Minnesota, with an ultimate completion date of May 31, 2028. The assistance type is a Project Grant. No sub-recipients are included in this agreement.

Specifically, the recipient will replace one diesel truck with one new electric truck to reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and exposure to diesel air toxics in the red lake reservation. Activities:the activities include replacing one class 6 diesel truck with a new class 6 electric vehicle and installing an electric vehicle charging station. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include scrappage of the diesel vehicle and infrastructure installation. The expected outcomes include the reduction of air pollution and improved air quality for the community while lowering fuel and maintenance costs. The intended beneficiaries are residents of beltrami county, MN.