The Council is funded by an assessment or "check-off" on each gallon of odorized propane gas. The assessment for 2007 is five-tenths of one cent per gallon. The "check-off" program is expected to collect approximately $45.1 million dollars in 2007 to fund programs and projects. Read about the grant and rebate program, located in the Propane Industry section. PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL