Lawn Equipment Assistance Fund Application
Rules and Regulations
Successful applicants will agree to participate in case studies and further documentation to promote the Lawn Equipment Assistance Fund (LEAF) or educate others about the program.
The incentive program begins July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2026, or when program funds are exhausted. Incentives available through LEAF are subject to available funds. If available funds run out during the program year, MOPERC may elect to carry over applications until the next program year.
Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications within 60 days after the application is received at the MOPERC office. No applicant has a legal right or other entitlement to receive funding under the program or this agreement. A completed application does not bind MOPERC to approve or pay an incentive to any applicant.
An applicant or propane marketer may be suspended from, or declared ineligible to participate in the program if MOPERC determines that the applicant or propane marketer has submitted false information or otherwise violated program terms and conditions. Within 30 days after MOPERC suspends or declares an applicant or propane marketer ineligible, the applicant or propane marketer may appeal the action by submitting the appeal in writing to MOPERC. Actions taken by MOPERC with respect to the appeal will be final.
An applicant or propane marketer who submits false information pertinent to an application is subject to criminal and civil penalties including U.S. Mail fraud. MOPERC will seek the return of any released funds as well as punitive damages for fraudulent applications or claims.
Applications
- The Purchaser shall agree to follow the equipment manufacturer’s recommendations for maintenance of propane engine and conversion equipment.
- The Purchaser shall agree that the equipment for which funding is provided must remain in use, in the service area, for a minimum of two years or until sold.
- The Purchaser shall agree to not remove alternative fuel conversion equipment permanently from the service area for a period of two years. If a new propane mower is returned or traded in, or if a converted mower is returned to gasoline service prior to the two-year commitment, the applicant must return all LEAF funding within 30 days of the discontinuation of propane use.
- On-site refueling must only be performed by persons who have been trained on the appropriate state curriculum for dispensing propane.
- The completed LEAF application must be submitted within 60 days of the mower purchase or conversion date. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Incentive checks will be mailed to the propane supplier for delivery to the customer.
Propane Events & Training
MPGA offers propane training and events to those within the industry. To find more events or get additional details, view our calendar of events.