The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for biofuels subsidy grants of up to five cents per gallon under the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program. Applications are due June 20.

Producers of ethanol or biodiesel in the Commonwealth are eligible for a reimbursement of 5 cents a gallon for up to 12,500,000 gallons covering a 12-month period. Grant funds may also be used to cover the added cost to purchase E85 (gasoline ethanol blend) or biodiesel.

Eligible applicants include tax-exempt entities such as school districts, local government agencies, transit authorities, colleges and universities and nonprofit entities.

Eligible applicants requesting funding for the purchase of biodiesel or E85 may be eligible for funding to install refueling equipment.

Project costs cannot be incurred before the submittal of an application during the grant open opportunity time period. (formal notice)

For more information and an application package, visit the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program or call 717-783-8411.

4/18/2008