MPCA - CSFS Vehicle Replacement Grant

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is offering a grant opportunity for the replacement of fossil-fuel powered on- and off-road equipment and vehicles with zero-emission (ZE) technology. Eligible applicants include public, private, and nonprofit owners of fossil fuel equipment and vehicles in Minnesota. The grant aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality and public health. The maximum award per vehicle replacement will be 80% of the final cost of replacement and eligible infrastructure. Eligible projects include those that replace existing fossil-fuel powered equipment and vehicles used within Minnesota's food system with ZE powered equipment or vehicles. Some key points to consider: • The grant requires a minimum 20% cost-share for projects involving vehicle/engine replacements. • Eligible costs include the purchase and installation of eligible technologies, equipment, and vehicles, as well as administrative costs for grant contractors. • Ineligible costs include administrative costs over 10% or $10,000 per piece of equipment, costs for hydrogen or other fueling infrastructure, and expenses incurred before the Grant Contract Agreement is fully executed. • The grant application form, sample Grant Contract Agreement, and evaluation methods can be found at the SWIFT Supplier Portal. • Applications are due no later than 4:00 PM Central Time on March 27, 2026.