Ethanol Blender Pump Grants

The South Dakota Department of Tourism and State Development may provide grants to retail motor fuel dealers for the purchase or installation of ethanol blender pumps, storage systems, and related equipment. Blender pumps must dispense a blend of either 10% ethanol (E10) or the minimum blend percentage approved for all vehicles by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a blend of at least 15% ethanol (E15), and E85. Blender pumps must also be manufactured to an industry standard and carry a warranty for compatibility with dispenser components and storage and piping systems. Grant applications will be accepted from March 17, 2010 through May 21, 2010. Projects must be completed and reimbursements must be requested by December 2010. For more information see the South Dakota Ethanol Blender Pump Incentive Grant Program website. (Reference House Bill 1192, 2010 and South Dakota Statutes 10-47B-3)