On October 20, 2009, the Environmental Protection Commission approved 12 projects for sub-grant awards under the Reduce Iowa's Diesel Exhaust (RIDE) grant program. The Department had received 49 complete applications requesting funds totaling nearly $11,000,000. After reviewing the applications, the top-scoring 12 projects were selected for funding. When completed, these projects have the potential to cumulatively reduce emissions from diesel exhaust by over 2,100 tons annually. A total of $1,607,638 in grant funds will be awarded.