The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has received a grant from the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA grant will fund a Clean Diesel
Program in Missouri. The department will award a subgrant to the metropolitan area of
Kansas City to fund a Request for Proposals cost share project within this area. This cost
share project is for diesel vehicle and diesel equipment owner or operators stationed in
the metropolitan area and may be used to purchase diesel emission control equipment,
idle reduction equipment and Smartway technology. Owners and operators of diesel
vehicles and equipment stationed in the following counties will be eligible to apply for
the project: Clay, Platte, and Jackson Counties.