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CSFS: Equipment/vehicle replacement grant

Minnesota climate smart food systems (CSFS)

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) seeks public, private, and nonprofit owners of fossil fuel on-road and off-road equipment and vehicles that are used within food systems in Minnesota to apply to this competitive grant opportunity to partially fund new, cleaner versions of these equipment and vehicles. Vehicle charging equipment and installation costs for replacement vehicles are eligible.

The grant aims to:

  • reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • improve air quality and public health
  • remove fossil fuel equipment and vehicles from operation and replace them with zero-emission (ZE) technology

Applications are due March 27, 2026.

Questions and answers

MPCA employees cannot legally answer questions about this grant opportunity. Please submit questions about this grant to grants.pca@state.mn.us with the subject line “FY26 MCSFS Equipment/Vehicle Replacement Grant” no later than 4 p.m. on March 13, 2026.

21861: CSFS equipment/vehicle replacement grant info session
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Informational meeting

The MPCA will host and record a question and answer webinar at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations and collaborations

For-profit, nonprofit, individuals, and public entities, including state, local, and Tribal governments that own and operate vehicles within the eligibility section of this RFP, are eligible applicants. Applicants must be based in Minnesota or have a branch office in Minnesota. The vehicles must operate in Minnesota at least 75% of the time.

Multi-organizational collaboration is allowed, however, no single entity may submit individually and be a part of multiple applications. Only one organization may apply as a contractor on behalf of collaborators.

Eligible projects

On- or off-road equipment/vehicles powered by gasoline or diesel fuel are eligible for replacement with zero tailpipe emission equipment, such as electric, battery, hydrogen, etc. Infrastructure, such as charging stations or hard-wiring, for the equipment/vehicle is eligible for funding. Vehicles to be replaced must be scrapped. Equipment that runs on CNG, LP, or other combustible fuels is eligible.

Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to, terminal tractors, forklifts, sprinter vans, box trucks, light- or medium-duty farm pickup trucks, etc.

Available funds

Total funding available: $5 million

Match: Grant recipients must provide a minimum of 20% of the replacement costs and match may not be sourced through federal funding or environmental settlement funds (e.g., VW Settlement).

How to apply

Review the RFP. The request for proposal (RFP) and application materials can only be accessed through the online SWIFT portal. The RFP is termed an “Event” within the SWIFT system.

  1. go to the online SWIFT portal
  2. click on "Bidding opportunities"
  3. find the events by name (MPCA - CSFS Vehicle Replacement Grant) or ID (2000017795)
  4. click "View Bid Package" to see the RFP and forms; there’s no need to log in to see the documents

Apply online. Grant applications are only accepted through the SWIFT portal.

  1. register as a bidder in the SWIFT Supplier Portal; bidding = "applying"
  2. choose "Register for an Account" and then "Register as a Bidder"

If you are already registered in the SWIFT system as a supplier (previously known as a vendor), use your supplier ID. Visit the SWIFT Supplier Portal under “Informational Tips” and “Supplier Portal Help” for more information. 

Need help with SWIFT? Direct questions about applying through SWIFT to the Vendor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, option 1 or contact the SWIFT Vendor Liaison, Ellie Pflager: ellie.pflager@state.mn.us or 651-201-8148