E-bikes for business grant

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) invites applications from public, private, and nonprofit delivery and commercial service providers to fund the purchase of bicycles and electric-assisted bicycles. The grant aims to reduce reliance on personal and fossil fuel-powered vehicles, decrease traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible applicants can request funding for accessories that support delivery and commercial services. The MPCA anticipates awarding approximately $135,000 in grants, with a maximum award of $24,500 per applicant. • Eligible projects must include the purchase of bicycles used for delivery or commercial services in Minnesota. • Eligible bicycles must be new and meet the legal definition of the bicycle type. • Eligible accessories include bike helmets, lights, locks, luggage racks, baskets, cargo trailers, and/or panniers/bags/backpacks. • The grant prioritizes projects with primary operation of bicycles in Environmental Justice Areas and areas of higher vulnerability to negative health outcomes related to air pollution. • Businesses that are certified as veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged, or targeted group businesses in Minnesota will receive 5 points in the evaluation process.