MDA program providing over $3 million to 16 retail service stations
department of agriculture
*For Immediate Release*
*Media Contact:
*Logan Schumacher
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July 22, 2024
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*Grants Awarded to Increase Biofuels Access Across Minnesota*
MDA program providing over $3 million to 16 retail service stations
*St. Paul, MN*: Sixteen retail service stations throughout the state have received grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to increase access to and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol.
Through the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Biofuels Infrastructure Grant program [ [link removed] ], the 16 stations were awarded a total of over $3 million in one-time funds through a competitive review process. A full list of this year’s recipients and their award amounts is found below.
“With the EPA’s recent decision to allow year-round E15 sales for 2024 and beyond, the MDA is pleased to partner with these service stations to expand access to this lower-cost, cleaner fuel alternative at the pump for Minnesotans while supporting our state’s agricultural community,” said Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen.
Grant funds can be used to cover costs associated with the replacement or upgrading of current station equipment so it can be certified as compatible with E25 or higher motor fuel blends. To be eligible, grantees must be a retail petroleum dispenser in Minnesota with no more than 10 sites.
Details of previously funded projects as well as more information on the Biofuels Infrastructure Grant can be found on the MDA website [ [link removed] ].
Funding for this grant program is made available through a legislative appropriation for the AGRI Program [ [link removed] ], as well as additional support from Minnesota Corn [ [link removed] ]. The AGRI Program administers grants to farmers, agribusinesses, schools, and more throughout Minnesota to advance the state’s agricultural and renewable energy sectors.
*Grantee Organization/
Station Name*
*Location*
*Grant Award
Amount*
AJ's Gas & Grocery Inc
Herman
$199,000
Argyle Clark
Argyle
$145,686
Clearview General Store
Lutsen
$199,000
Fred's Store Goodland
Goodland
$159,084
Hallock Cenex
Hallock
$194,980.50
Jerry's U-Save
Morris
$199,000
Kenny's Tire and Auto
Bemidji
$199,000
Lac qui Parle Co-op Madison
Madison
$199,000
Morris Coop North Station
Morris
$199,000
Pump n Munch Robbinsdale
Robbinsdale
$199,000
Robbinsdale BP
Robbinsdale
$199,000
Sabin C Store
Sabin
$199,000
Shell in Jordan
Jordan
$199,000
Station 59
Thief River Falls
$179,431
The Corner Store
Inver Grove Heights
$199,000
The One Stop
Longville
$171,238
*Total Awarded*
*$**3,039,419.50*
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