The MPCA has $664,000 available to install Level 2 EV charging stations in public places, workplaces, and multiunit dwellings.
Donor Name: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2023
Size of the Grant: $150,000
Details:
Level 2 charging stations provide 6.6kW to 19.2 kW of power for drivers to charge their electric vehicles. The purpose of the program is to increase the use of electric vehicles in place of gas-powered cars to reduce tailpipe emissions including greenhouse gas emissions in the state.
Funding Information
- Approximately $664,000 is available.
- The maximum award per application is $150,000 ($7,500 for single-port station and $15,000 per dual-port station installation).
- Match requirements: Eligible sources of a cash match include, but are not limited to, cash, loans, other grants, or capital assets dedicated to the project.
- For stations in public places, proposers are required to provide a 20% cash match of eligible expenses regardless of whether the charging stations are located on property that is government owned or not.
- For stations for private use at workplaces or multi-unit dwellings, proposers are required to provide a 40% cash match of eligible expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants:
- For-profit businesses
- Nonprofit organizations
- Multi-unit dwellings with a minimum of 8 units
- Public entities including state, tribes, counties, municipalities, schools, and higher education institutions
- While multi-organizational collaboration is allowed, no single entity may be part of multiple proposals. Projects from several entities can be coordinated by a project manager; however, the additional administrative compensation cannot be covered by the grant.
For more information, visit MPCA.
