Heavy Duty On-Road Replacement Grant Program

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) seeks public, private, and nonprofit owners of heavy-duty diesel on-road trucks and transit buses in Minnesota to apply to this competitive grant opportunity to partially fund new, cleaner versions of these vehicles. Donor Name: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency State: Minnesota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/16/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grant aims to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality and public health by removing older diesel vehicles and equipment from operation and replacing them with new, less-polluting models. New on-road vehicles funded by this grant can be diesel, diesel-electric hybrid, electric, natural gas, or propane. Projects funded will reduce diesel emissions in Minnesota, fund new vehicles and pieces of equipment around the state, and fund a mixture of clean, alternative fuel technologies. Funding Information The MPCA anticipates awarding approximately $4.4 million in grants to replace old diesel vehicles and transit buses with new diesel, diesel-electric hybrid, natural gas, propane, and electric models.  Eligibility Criteria For-profit, nonprofit, individuals, and public entities, including state, local, and tribal governments that own and operate vehicles within the eligibility section of this RFP, are eligible applicants. Applicants must be based in Minnesota or have a branch office in Minnesota. The vehicles must operate in Minnesota. For more information, visit MPCA.