Tennessee Grants
Biodiesel Infrastructure Grants
The Tennessee State Energy Office, Department of Economic and Community Development, Energy Division offers grants to county governments for the installation of biodiesel infrastructure, including biodiesel tanks, pumps, and card readers, that can be used to provide biodiesel fuel for county and city owned vehicles, including school buses, maintenance vehicles, heavy equipment, and other vehicles powered by diesel fuel. Grant funding is available for up to 50% of total project costs, but not more than $12,000 may be awarded per individual grant. Grants are limited to one per county and are available through June 2010.
Point of Contact
Terry Ellis
Program Manager
Tennessee State Energy Office, Department of Economic and Community Development, Energy Division
Phone (800) 342-1340 or (615) 741-2994
Fax (615) 741-5070
terry.ellis@state.tn.us
http://www.state.tn.us/ecd/energy_biodiesel.htm
Biofuels Fueling Infrastructure Grants
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) engages in public-private partnerships with transportation fuel providers, including, but not limited to farmer cooperatives, to install fueling facilities. Fueling facilities include storage tanks and fuel pumps dedicated to dispensing biofuels, including ethanol (E85) and biodiesel (B20). TDOT administers the Biofuel Green Island Corridor Grant Project, to provide financial assistance to help pay the capital costs of purchasing, preparing, and installing fuel storage tanks and fuel pumps for biofuels at private sector fuel stations. (Reference Tennessee Code 54-1-136 and Executive Order 33, 2006)
Point of Contact
Linda Tidwell
Grant Coordinator
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Phone (615) 253-2860
Fax (615) 741-1098
linda.tidwell@state.tn.us
http://www.biotenn.org
Alternative Fuel Innovations Grant
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation administers a grant program to support the use of alternative fuels by local governments and public universities. Eligible projects include covering the incremental fuel costs, engine maintenance, conversion or installation of infrastructure, and promotional materials.
Point of Contact
Greg Riggs
Grant Coordinator
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Phone (615) 532-0567
greg.riggs@state.tn.us
http://state.tn.us/environment/altfuels/pdf/grantapp.pdf