The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) currently has grant funding available for a contractor to administer a program that will partner with auto repair shops, dealerships, tech colleges or other entities to identify and fix high-emitting vehicles that have faulty emissions systems.

This program is intended to offer free emission repairs (up to a certain dollar amount) on older vehicles in densely populated, low-income population areas where a higher proportion of these high-emitting, older vehicles are expected to exist.

Visit the High-emitting vehicle repair grant web page to download the request for proposals (RFP) for full details on who may apply, eligible project costs, and other information that will help applicants submit a proposal.

• Application deadline: March 19, 2021
• Eligible applicants: For-profit businesses with under 500 employees; governmental entity, educational institution, or non-profit organization with any number of employees
• Maximum grant amount: $25,000. Applicant must match grant funding dollar for dollar (cash, in-kind, or other grants)