The MPCA is offering funding for stage 1 vapor recovery systems at gasoline filling stations throughout Minnesota. Grants will be awarded for sites that are required or voluntarily choose to have a Stage 1 Vapor Recovery system on existing USTs or during UST replacement. Funding may be used for maintenance, testing, repairs, and parts replacement on existing Vapor Recovery systems. Funding may also be used for optional pressure testing after installation or repair of the Vapor Recovery system.
Gasoline vapors contain toxic substances such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and benzene. These substances contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone, which is harmful to human health. VOCs are emitted during the transfer of gasoline from a delivery vehicle into underground storage tanks located at filling stations across Minnesota. Learn more about gasoline vapors.
Funding available
Approximately $250,000 in funding is available, with a maximum grant award of $24,500, per application, with a 25% match requirement of total project cost.
Eligible applicants
- Privately owned gasoline-dispensing facilities with under 500 employees total at all locations combined, with 100,000 gallon monthly throughput or less.
- Government- or Tribal-owned gasoline dispensing facilities
- Non-profit organizations
Applications are due no later than Monday, November 18, 4 p.m. CT.
Questions?
Applicants who have any questions regarding this RFP must email questions to grants.pca@state.mn.us with the subject line: “Stage 1 Vapor Recovery grant RFP Question” no later than Monday, November 11, 2024. Answers to questions will be posted frequently in the SWIFT Supplier Portal. More information can be found on the grant webpage.