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Alternative Fuel Project Grants is a grant from the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff-Energy Office that funds alternative fuel demonstration projects using technologies including biodiesel, ethanol, electricity, hydrogen, natural gas, propane, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
The program is designed to support the adoption and demonstration of alternative fuels in transportation fleets operated by public entities and nonprofits in South Carolina. Eligible applicants are state agencies, local governments, public colleges and universities, K-12 public schools, and nonprofit organizations in South Carolina. Awards are up to $25,000 per project.
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# Alternative Fuels Data Center: Alternative Fuel Project Grants Alternative Fuels Data Center * **Biodiesel** | Diesel Vehicles * **Electricity** | Electric Vehicles * **Ethanol** | Flex Fuel Vehicles * **Hydrogen** | Fuel Cell Vehicles * **Natural Gas** | Natural Gas Vehicles * **Propane** | Propane Vehicles * **Sustainable Aviation Fuel** * Alternative Fuel & Advanced Vehicle Search * Vehicle Cost Calculator # Alternative Fuel Project Grants The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff-Energy Office (Energy Office) offers grants of up to $25,000 for alternative fuel demonstration projects.
Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, public colleges and universities, K-12 public schools, and non-profit organizations. For more information, including how to apply, see the Energy Office’s Mini-Grant Program website.
Jurisdiction: **South Carolina** Type: **State Incentives** Technologies: **Biodiesel, Ethanol, EVs, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Natural Gas, PHEVs, Propane (LPG)** See all South Carolina Laws and Incentives. ## Need project assistance? Technical Response Service The AFDC is a resource of the U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State agencies, local governments, public colleges and universities, K-12 public schools, and non-profit organizations in South Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Alternative Fuel Project Grants is funded by South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff-Energy Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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