DEP Now Accepting Applications For Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants, Deadline April 1

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants.  The deadline to apply is April 1.

Pennsylvania is making available $5 million to help schools, municipalities, nonprofits, and businesses make the switch to cleaner, greener vehicles.

Applicants will be eligible for a maximum grant award across all applications of $500,000. Individual application awards are still capped at $300,000.

Supported alternative fuels include electricity, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hydrogen, hythane, biodiesel, ethanol, methanol, and other advanced biofuels.

A second grant round will be held later in 2026 with the deadline for applications October 7.

Visit DEP's Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants webpage for all the details.  Questions should be directed to:  Josh Dziubek, Energy Programs Office, at jdziubek@pa.gov or (717) 705-0374.

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[Posted: February 4, 2026]  PA Environment Digest