Grant Applications for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles, Retrofits Due June 28

DEP is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants (AFIG) program. Townships and municipal authorities are eligible to apply for funding to transition to cleaner fuel transportation (electric or natural gas). The program has $5 million in grant funding available to support:    

• Incremental costs related to retrofitting vehicles to operate on alternative fuels.   

• Incremental costs to purchase new alternative-fuel vehicles.  

• Costs to purchase and install fleet-refueling or home-refueling equipment for alternative-fuel vehicles.    

• Cost to perform research, training, development, and demonstration of new applications or next-phase technology related to alternative-fuel vehicles.  

The AFIG will remain open throughout the year, with applications periods closing on June 28, 2024, and December 20, 2024. For more information, visit DEP’s website. Questions can be directed to Josh Dziubek, Energy Programs Office, at jdziubek@pa.gov or (717) 705-0374.