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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking a contractor to administer the Electric Landscaping Equipment Pilot Program Grant, focusing on Environmental Justice Areas in Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) - Program Overview: - Contractor will develop and implement a pilot grant program to provide financial assistance for the purchase of new or factory-refurbished electric or battery-powered lawn and snow removal equipment - Targeted at residents, renters, and homeowners in Environmental Justice Areas, with priority given to the Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties), Duluth, and Rochester - Approximately $995,000 in funding is available - Products/Services Requested: - Electric or battery-powered lawn and snow removal equipment (e.g., mowers, snow blowers) - Batteries and chargers for the equipment - Program administration, outreach, eligibility and purchase verification, and reimbursement management - Notable Requirements: - Financial assistance covers up to 75% of equipment purchase price (maximum two pieces per participant) - Contractor must maximize funds for direct financial assistance and minimize administrative/outreach costs - Emphasis on outreach to underserved and environmental justice communities - Residency and purchase verification required for reimbursement - Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofits, tribal governments, and for-profits - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; program is open to all compliant electric landscaping equipment manufacturers and suppliers - Place of Performance: - Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area, Duluth, Rochester, and Environmental Justice Areas across Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is soliciting proposals for the Electric Landscaping Equipment Pilot Program Grant aimed at Environmental Justice Areas in Minnesota. The program seeks a contractor to develop and implement a pilot project providing financial assistance to individuals for purchasing electric or battery-powered lawn and snow equipment to reduce pollution. Eligible applicants include governmental entities, educational institutions, and non-profits, with a focus on Environmental Justice areas, especially within the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Duluth, and Rochester. The grant funding is approximately $995,000, and applications are due by May 8, 2026, with projects to be completed by May 31, 2027.