Contact: Noah Barnes, Electrification Coalition
noah@electrification.org, (202) 461-2371
WASHINGTON—On August 27, the Federal Highway Administration and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation announced $521 million in funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program, which came out of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
These awards are specifically for applicants who did not receive funding in the first round of CFI funding and reapplied for round two this year. Eligible entities, including states, cities, port authorities, Indian Tribes, and more, can still apply for additional funding in round two by September 11.
In total, 51 projects were awarded funding across 30 states: 41 community projects and 10 corridor projects. Many of the projects focused on creating access to charging for rural areas, disadvantaged communities and multi-unit dwellings, as well as charging for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. For more information on the grants, see the EC’s CFI Trends and Takeaways page.
Electrification Coalition Executive Director Ben Prochazka issued the following statement:
“By investing in EV charging infrastructure, the federal government is ensuring that Americans can choose electric vehicles, knowing they can easily recharge when they are on the go or cannot charge at home. Giving Americans more options will reduce our dependence on oil, which has monopolized transportation for a century and led to devastating national and economic security risks.
“We must build infrastructure in communities and along corridors as quickly as possible. The Electrification Coalition has developed the CFI Tools & Resources Hub for eligible entities to apply for funding, including guidance, application outlines, webinar recordings, and one-on-one assistance. We encourage applicants to contact us at infrastructure@electrificationcoalition.org.
“We applaud the Federal Highway Administration and Joint Office for Energy & Transportation for their commitment to ensuring that the U.S. is a leader in the global shift to electric transportation.”
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About the Electrification Coalition: The Electrification Coalition is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes policies and actions to facilitate the widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) on a mass scale to overcome the economic, public health and national security challenges that stem from America’s dependence on oil. ElectrificationCoalition.org