DEP Accepting Applications For Electric Cargo Handling Grants To Reduce Air Pollution

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for $5.46 million in funding for Electric Cargo Handling Grants under the Driving PA Forward Program.  (formal notice)

The deadline for applications is September 23.

This funding is available for eligible diesel emission reduction projects that will improve air quality and protect public health and the environment by reducing emissions from large forklifts, airport ground support equipment and port cargo handling equipment.

The Department is seeking applications for projects that will replace or repower eligible large forklifts, airport ground support equipment and port cargo handling equipment with electric versions of the equipment. Other restrictions may apply. 

Public and private entities that own or operate eligible vehicles, engines or equipment throughout this Commonwealth should apply. 

These entities may include airports and port authorities, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, State agencies, nonprofit entities, corporations, limited liability companies or partnerships incorporated or registered in this Commonwealth, air quality or transportation organizations and metropolitan or rural planning organizations.

For all the details, visit the Electric Cargo Handling Grants webpage.

Visit the Driving PA Forward website for more information.  Questions should be directed to ra-epvwmitigation@pa.gov or (717) 787-9495.

Other Grants

Similar alternative fuel grants are available from--

-- DEP Alternative Fueled Vehicle Rebates

-- DEP Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebates 

-- EPA Clean School Buses Program

Click Here to sign up for the Driving PA Forward clean transportation funding program to get early notice of available grants.  New grant rounds are expected this Fall.

Related Article:

-- DEP Now Accepting Applications For Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants  [PaEN]

[Posted: July 1, 2022]  PA Environment Digest