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Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station grants
The MPCA has $664,000 available to install Level 2 EV charging stations in public
places, workplaces, and multiunit dwellings. Level 2 charging stations provide 6.6kW to
19.2 kW of power for drivers to charge their electric vehicles. The purpose of the
program is to increase the use of electric vehicles in place of gas -powered cars to
reduce tailpipe emissions including greenhouse gas emissions in the state.
Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Time on February 28, 2023.
Questions and answers
Applicants who have any questions regarding this RFP must email questions to
grants. pca@state. mn.us(link sends email), subject line: "FY23 EV Charging", no later
than 4:30 p.m. Central Time on February 8, 2023. Answers to questions will be posted
frequently on the SWIFT Supplier Portal(link is external).
MPCA personnel not listed are not authorized to discuss this RFP with applicants
outside of the question and .answer forum. Contact regarding this RFP with any MPCA
personnel may result in disqualification.
Informational meeting: Jan. 10, 2023
The online information session for this grant round will take place on Tuesday, January
10, 2023 (1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
Join meeting: https:Hminnesota.webex.com/minnesota/j.php?
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• Meeting number (access code): 2483 828 2787
• Meeting password: 4rcUcG8WQ7F
Join by phone: 415-655-0003 United States Toll
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Eligibility
Eligible applicants:
• For -profit businesses
• Nonprofit organizations
• Multi -unit dwellings with a minimum of 8 units
• Public entities including state, tribes, counties, municipalities, schools, and higher
education institutions
While multi -organizational collaboration is allowed, no single entity may be part of
multiple proposals. Projects from several entities can be coordinated by a project
manager; however, the additional administrative compensation cannot be covered by
the grant.
Available funds
Approximately $664,000 is available.
The maximum award per application is $150,000 ($7,500 for single -port station and
$15,000 per dual -port station installation).
Match requirements: Eligible sources of a cash match include, but are not limited to,
cash, loans, other grants, or capital assets dedicated to the project.
• For stations in public places, proposers are required to provide a 20% cash
match of eligible expenses regardless of whether the charging stations are
located on property that is government owned or not.
• For stations for private use at workplaces or multi -unit dwellings, proposers are
required to provide a 40% cash match of eligible expenses.
How to apply
The request for proposal (RFP) and application materials can only be viewed through
the online SWIFT portal. The RFP is termed an "Event" within the SWIFT system.
1. Go to the online SWIFT portal(link is external).
2. Click "Bidding opportunities".
3. Find and view the event name "MPCA- Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging" or
Event ID: 2000013633.
4. Click "View Bid Package" to see the RFP and forms. (There's no need to log in to
see the documents.)
Grant applications are only accepted through the SWIFT portal. Applicants interested in
applying will need to register as a bidder in the system by clicking on the SWIFT
Supplier Portal, then "Register for an Account and Register as a Bidder". Note: If an
applicant is already registered in the SWIFT system as a supplier (previously known as
a vendor), they do not need to register as a bidder. They will need their supplier ID.
Visit the SWIFT Supplier Portal(link is external) under "Informational Tips" and "Supplier
Portal Help" for more information. For questions about applying through SWIFT, please
contact the vendor assistance help desk at 651-201-8100, option 1.