PERC grant program expands propane autogas training to nine schools

May 13, 2026 By Mason Kopy 0 Comments

Nine schools across the country will add propane autogas curriculum to their automotive training programs through the Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection Grant Program this fall.

The participating schools are:

ACE Center at Virginia Randolph in Glen Allen, Virginia
Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas
Capital Region BOCES Career & Tech in Albany, New York
Cordova High School in Cordova, Tennessee
Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida
Future Ready Complex in Georgetown, Texas
Hudson High School in Hudson, Wisconsin
Iredell-Statesville Schools in Troutman, North Carolina
Pierce County Skills Center in Puyallup, Washington

The grant program, offered by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), helps educational institutions and career centers expand existing automotive programs with propane-specific curriculum, hands-on resources and instructor training.

Each approved recipient receives up to $7,500 in grant support, including a propane autogas training aid valued at more than $5,000, along with funding for instructor participation in a Train the Trainer class and program marketing.

“Skilled automotive technicians are essential to keeping today’s fleets operating safely and efficiently,” says Elena Bennett, senior manager of industry training and education at PERC. “By bringing propane autogas curriculum into classrooms, these schools are giving students valuable exposure to proven alternative fuel technology and opening the door to more career opportunities in transportation, fleet service and the propane industry.”

As part of the program, participating schools also identify a propane adviser to support instructors, answer propane-specific questions and speak with students about propane’s role in their communities. Advisers also help connect students with career opportunities, state propane associations and OEMs for engine-specific training.

PERC also recognized propane advisers and industry partners supporting the schools as they implement the curriculum, including Blossman Gas Inc., Casella, Ferrellgas, Hillside Service & Repair, NEXIO Power Inc., Roush CleanTech, Superior Energy Services and the Town of Mooresville.

More information about the Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection Grant Program is available at propane.com/autogasgrantprogram.

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