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Distributed by the Federal Transit Administration
Community Match Requirement: Up to 20% depending on project
Applications due April 13th, 2023
The Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program allows eligible entities to replace and rehabilitate buses and related equipment. The program also allows eligible entities to modify low or now emission vehicle facilities, The program is focused on allowing communities to increase the quality of and access to clean transportation. Funding for the program is provided through competitive grants and formula allocations. Recipients of grant funds who plan to use funds for zero emission vehicles are required to devote 5% of funds to workforce development. Program updates and applications can be found here.
Distributed by the Department of Transportation/Federal Transit Authority
Applications released annually.
The Electric or Low Emitting Ferry Pilot Program provides grants for the purchase of electric ferries and associated charging infrastructure.
Distributed by the Federal Highway Administration
Application window: Applications Due June 13th
Match funding requirement: 20% local match
The Discretionary Grant Program for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure consists of $2.5 billion million dollars to complement the build-out of EV charging infrastructure along alternative fuel corridors. States, cities, metropolitan planning organizations, and local governments are eligible recipients and can receive the grant.
Of the $2.5 billion, $1.25 billion is set aside for community and corridor grants, with priority given to applications serving rural areas, low- and middle-income areas, and in areas with a high ratio of multi-unit dwellings to single-family homes.
The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program includes two streams of funding; one focused on community charging and one focused on corridor charging. Though each stream has distinct eligibility, public entities are allowed to peruse both grant funding opportunities in one application allowing funding to move farther, faster.
Businesses that want to install EV charging stations should partner with local governments and cities to become a “site host” for charging infrastructure. Under this grant, the charging infrastructure must be located on a public road or in other publicly accessible locations, such as public buildings, public schools, public parks, or in publicly accessible parking facilities owned or managed by a private entity.
Program updates will be posted here. and the EC’s resources on CFI can be found here.
Distributed by the Internal Revenue Service
Available from Jan. 1, 2023–Dec. 31, 2032
The Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credit will allow individuals to receive a tax credit of 30% of the sale price, with a maximum credit of $4,000 for a used electric vehicle. As of December 31, 2023, individuals will also be able to “transfer” the credit to a qualified dealer and receive the credit as a point-of-sale incentive instead of a tax credit.
Distributed by the Department of Energy to each state
Funded from Aug. 26, 2022–Sept. 30, 2026
The State Energy Program (SEP) provides funding and technical assistance to states for various programs and projects that enhance energy security and increase energy affordability. Projects that involve the build-out of EV charging infrastructure and infrastructure planning are eligible activities under the SEP program, particularly for rural areas. Technical assistance is also offered through the program. Investments to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure, such as the electric grid, are eligible, along with investments that expand the use of renewable energy sources and infrastructure needs for the transmission and distribution system, which support EV charging. Projects for workforce development are also eligible.
Local governments and cities should take note of this program and partner with states on EV projects and/or programs. Learn more about the State Energy Program here.
Distributed by the Federal Highway Administration to each state
Funded from Oct. 1, 2021–Sept. 30, 2026
The Surface Transportation Block (STBG) Program provides funding to states for specific projects that address state and local transportation needs. States are required to work together with regional transportation planning organizations and metropolitan planning organizations to decide how best to use some of the funding. States may also use up to 15% of the funding on critical rural freight corridors. Changes in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law now allow for EV charging infrastructure and vehicle-to-grid infrastructure to qualify as eligible projects.
Distributed by the Federal Aviation Administration
Application deadline: Nov. 1 (annual deadline)
The Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Program supports airports and associated entities in improving the air quality at airports in nonattainment areas. Funding can be used towards installing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, infrastructure planning, and EV acquisition.
Distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Funded from Oct. 1, 2021–Sept. 30, 2026
The USDA Assistance for Rural Cooperative supports rural communities in enhancing the resiliency and reliability of rural electric systems.
Distributed by the Department of Transportation
2023 applications due by Feb. 28
The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program supports states, cities, local governments, Tribal governments, and rural communities in modernizing transportation systems by completing critical freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects. Eligible projects include EV charging and infrastructure planning.
Distributed by the Federal Highway Administration
Funded from Oct 1, 2021–Sept 30, 2026
Match funding requirement: 20%
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
The Reduction of Truck Emission at Port facilities grant program provides funding to study truck idling and zero-emission alternatives at ports. See the program’s RFI here.
Distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) quarterly
Match funding requirement: 20%
The Rural Economic Development Loan Program provides opportunities for local businesses based in rural areas through businesses’ local utilities. While the utilities will apply to the USDA for zero-interest loans, they will pass the funds on to local businesses. Projects can include EV charging infrastructure and workforce development, along with infrastructure planning.
Distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Applications due in March and October of each year
Match requirement: 60% for a grant, 25% for a loan
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
The Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans and Grant program provides funding to agricultural producers and small businesses in rural locations for the purchase, installation, and construction of energy efficiency improvements, which may include commercial EV charging infrastructure and EV acquisition according to the Department of Transportation rural toolkit.
Distributed by the Department of Transportation/Maritime Administration
Funded from Oct 1, 2022–Sept 30, 2023
Applications due April 28th, 2023
The Port Infrastructure Development Program supports planning and technical assistance for the electrification of ports. EV charging infrastructure for electric drayage vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty EVs, as well as related grid upgrades, are also eligible.
View the Notice of Funding Opportunity here.
Distributed continuously by the U.S. Department of Commerce
Match Funding Requirement: TBD
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
The Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program (PWEAA) provides grants to states, nonprofits, tribal entities, local governments, and educational institutions for projects in distressed communities, including those impacted by changes to the coal economy. The financial investment provides resources to meet the construction or infrastructure design needs of communities so they can be more economically competitive. Projects can include the installation of EV charging infrastructure, workforce development for EV projects, and EV infrastructure planning.
Distributed by the Federal Highway Administration
Funded from Oct 1, 2022–Sept 30, 2026
Match funding requirement: TBD
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
The Neighborhood Access and Equity grants program will allow eligible applicants to plan and enact projects that improve connectivity in neighborhoods that have been negatively impacted by mass transportation. There are eight categories of eligible applicants: a state or local government; a political subdivision of a state; an Indian tribe; a territory of the U.S; a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function; a metropolitan planning organization; and a nonprofit organization or institution of higher education that has a partnership with any of the preceding seven eligible applicant categories. Eligible projects include those that support technologies (like EVs), infrastructure (EV charging infrastructure), and activities that reduce surface transportation associated with greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
A portion of funding is set aside for economically disadvantaged communities.
Program details will be linked to this page as they become available.
Distributed by the Federal Highway Administration
Funded from Sept. 30, 2022–Sept. 30, 2027
Match funding requirement: 20%
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funds will go directly to states to allow for the construction of EV charging infrastructure along identified alternative fuel corridors.
How each state implements the awarded funding is determined by each state’s approved NEVI plan. Businesses located along the identified alternative fuel corridors can elect to be a “site host” for the EV charging stations. Businesses must be located no more than one mile off the corridors and must also meet other parameters, such as lighting and public amenity (i.e., restroom) requirements, in addition to the power capability for the EV charging stations.
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation offers technical assistance to applicants.
Distributed by IRS
Funded from Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2032
The new EV tax credit will allow individuals to receive a credit of up to $7,500 of a new electric vehicle. The individual must meet certain income requirements, and the qualified vehicle must also meet certain requirements such as MSRP price, final assembly and requirements for how the minerals in the battery and battery components were sourced. As of December 31, 2023, individuals will also be able to “transfer” the credit to a qualified dealer and receive the credit as a point-of-sale incentive instead of a tax credit.
Distributed by the Environmental Protection Agency
Funded from Dec. 14, 2022–Sept. 30, 2031
Match funding requirement: none
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
EPA’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program will provide rebates and/or grants to eligible applicants for the incremental cost of replacing non-zero emission vehicles with EVs or installing EV charging infrastructure; for workforce development and training to support the maintenance of EV charging stations; or for planning and technical activities. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, Indian tribes, and nonprofit school transportation associations. The grants and/or rebates can only be used to replace Class 6 or 7 vehicles, however. A specific amount of funding is set aside for replacing vehicles in non-attainment areas. See the program’s RFI here.
Distributed by the Federal Transit Administration
Funded from Oct 1, 2021–Sept 30, 2026
2023 proposals due on April 13th
Match funding requirement: At least 15% in the case of the purchase or lease of a transit bus and at least 10% for EV charging infrastructure
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
The Low or No Emission vehicle program allows eligible applicants to purchase low- or no-emission transit buses. The Low-No program is focuses on lessening emission from public transit buses. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, and Indian tribes. 25% of Low-No funding is allocated towards application for low-emission vehicles and 75% is allocated towards zero emission vehicles. Program funding may also be applied to workforce training and EV charging infrastructure.
Distributed by Department of Transportation to each state
Funded from Oct. 1, 2021–Sept. 30, 2026
The National Highway Freight Program allows states to champion the best strategies to support freight electrification across their highways. The program allocates a specific dollar amount to each state that is used to improve the efficient movement of freight on the National Highway Freight Network (NHFN). As one goal of the NHFP is to reduce the environmental impact of the freight movement along the NHFN, EV charging infrastructure and infrastructure planning are eligible projects. Local governments in rural settings and urban environments should take note and partner with their states on depot charging sites.
Distributed by the Federal Highway Administration to each state
Funded from Oct. 1, 2021–Sept. 30, 2026
The National Highway Performance Program supports states’ highway electrification by funding planning and service equipment.
Distributed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Available from Jan. 1, 2023–Dec. 31, 2032
The Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Credit will allow individuals to receive a tax credit of 30% of the cost of the EV charging infrastructure, with a maximum amount of $1,000. To be eligible, the individual must be located in a low-income community or a non-urban area. The IRS is working to provide further clarity to taxpayers on the eligible locations. An individual may also elect to transfer the amount of the credit to an applicable entity (i.e., possibly the EV charging station provider) and receive the credit instead as a point-of-sale incentive.
Businesses will receive a 6% tax credit for the cost of the EV charging infrastructure, with a maximum amount of $100,000 per unit of property (i.e., per charging station). If the EV charging infrastructure installed by the business meets certain prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, the eligible tax credit increases to 30%. The business must be in an eligible location: a low-income community or a non-urban area. The IRS is working to provide further clarity on these eligible locations. Businesses may also elect to transfer the amount of the credit to an applicable entity (i.e., possibly the EV charging station provider) and receive the credit instead as a point-of-sale incentive.
Tax-exempt entities are also eligible for the tax credit via a direct pay option. Additional guidance from the IRS on how cities, states, and other tax-exempt entities can take advantage of the credit is forthcoming.
Distributed by the Federal Highway Administration to each state
Match funding requirement: federal funds can provide up to 100% of the requirement
The FLAP provides supplemental funding to states, local governments, and tribes that improve transportation facilities that provide access to, are adjacent to, or are located within federal lands. Eligible projects under the FLAP program can include EV charging infrastructure, infrastructure planning, workforce development, and EV acquisition.
Distributed by the Environmental Protection Agency
Funding available until Sept. 20, 2024
Match funding requirement: TBD
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will provide nearly $27 Billion in competitive grants to finance clean energy projects that reduce pollution. This program has special emphasis on projects that support low-income and disadvantaged communities. Much of the funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction fund will be distributed by national nonprofits directly to regional entities. The program has three major funding streams:
More information on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund can be found here.
Distributed by the Department of Energy
Available from Jan. 2023 until expended
First-round applications due April 21
Grants for Energy Improvements in Public Schools will allow public schools to access funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements, as well as for EV charging infrastructure.
Distributed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Funded from Oct. 1, 2022–Sept. 30, 2027
Match funding requirement: TBD
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
Grants to Reduce Air Pollution at Ports is a program that will grant eligible applicants the ability to purchase zero-emission port equipment and EV charging infrastructure to reduce emissions at ports. A portion of funding is set aside for ports in nonattainment areas. Further guidance from the EPA is forthcoming, but an initial presentation from the EPA is available. See the program’s RFI here.
Distributed by the Environmental Protection Agency
Funded from Dec. 28, 2020–Sept. 30, 2024
Match funding requirement: TBD
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
The DERA program helps eligible applicants improve air quality and human health by removing diesel emissions in medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicles. Depending on the grant category, eligible applicants include regional, state, local, and tribal agencies/consortia; port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality; and nonprofit organizations or institutions that represent or provide pollution reduction or educational services to persons or organizations that own or operate diesel fleets or have the promotion of transportation or air quality as their principal purpose. School districts, municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), cities, and counties are all eligible entities, as long as they meet certain project requirements (i.e., a scalable project vs. a non-scalable project).
Eligible diesel vehicles include school buses and Class 5 – 8 MHD vehicles.
Distributed by the Environmental Protection Agency
Funded from Oct. 1, 2022–Sept. 30, 2026
Initial grant opportunities available now
Match funding requirement: TBD
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
The Environmental and Climate Justice Block grant program will support eligible applicants in enacting community-led electrification projects in disadvantaged communities. Projects can include the purchase of EVs, installation of EV charging infrastructure, and also workforce development projects. All projects must reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. Eligible applicants include community-based nonprofit organizations, a partnership of community-based nonprofit organizations, or a partnership between an Indian tribe, local government, an institution of higher education, and a community-based nonprofit organization.
Technical assistance to eligible applicants is also available under this program.
Updates on this program will likely be posted here.
View the program’s Request for Information here. Comments are due on March 17th, 2021.
Distributed continuously by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Technical assistance provided by local National Resources Conservation Services offices
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program supports individuals in rural areas who wish to electrify their homes and farms.
Distributed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Funded from Oct 1, 2021–Sept 30, 2026
The EPA’s Clean School Bus program awards funding to school districts that wish to purchase electric school buses and associated EV charging infrastructure to provide students with a cleaner and healthier ride to school. Technical assistance is also available under this program.
The 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity can be found here.
Distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Applications open year-round
Match funding requirement: 20%
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
The Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program awards loans or grants to rural communities with fewer than 20,000 residents to provide essential services to the community, including transportation projects. Eligible projects include EV charging, infrastructure planning, and EV acquisition.
Distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Application announced by funding notice annually
Match funding requirement: TBD
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
Conservation Innovation Grants allow eligible applicants to design and enact programs that support conservation on private lands. Three funding categories exist with different eligible applicants: national competitive grants, state competitive grants, and national “on-farm” trials. EV charging infrastructure is likely an eligible project. Local governments, Indian tribes, individuals, and agricultural businesses that plan to install EV charging infrastructure (for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles) should also take note of this program.
Distributed by Federal Aviation Administration
Applications due annually by Nov. 1
The Airport Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program is designed to allow eligible applicants to improve air quality around airports. EV acquisition, charging infrastructure installation, and infrastructure planning are also eligible projects. Airports in nonattainment with Environmental Protection Agency air quality standards receive priority on applications.
Distributed by the Federal Highway Administration to each state
Funded from Oct. 1, 2021–Sept. 30, 2026
Match funding requirement: TBD
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
CMAQ allows eligible applicants to champion air quality by purchasing medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure. Eligible entities include state departments of transportation, local governments, and transit agencies. Projects must be located in areas of nonattainment or maintenance for ozone, carbon monoxide, and/or particulate matter.
Distributed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Available from Jan. 1, 2023–Dec. 31, 2032
Businesses that buy a qualified commercial EV may qualify for the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit of up to $40,000 under Internal Revenue Code 45W. The credit equals the lesser of:
The maximum credit is $7,500 for qualified vehicles that weigh under 14,000 pounds (mostly light-duty vehicles) and $40,000 for all other vehicles.
Tax-exempt entities are also eligible for the tax credit via a direct pay option. Additional guidance from the IRS on how cities, states, and other tax-exempt entities can take advantage of the credit is forthcoming.
Individuals who wish to lease a passenger car should be aware of this tax credit. While the dealership or the automaker would claim the tax credit, the dealership or automaker should pass the value of the tax credit back to the consumer, resulting in a reduced vehicle price.
Distributed by the Federal Highway Administration to each state
Funded from Oct. 1, 2021–Sept. 30, 2026
Match funding requirement: TBD
Ability to stack with other programs: TBD
The Carbon Reduction Program supports eligible applicants in lowering carbon emissions within their states through electrifying on-road transportation. The program allocates a certain portion of funding to each state. To access the funding, each state must submit a Carbon Reduction Strategy, developed in consultation with a metropolitan planning organization (MPO) in that state. Local governments, particularly those in rural areas, and cities should be aware of this funding program and look to partner with the state on projects. Eligible projects must ultimately reduce transportation-related emissions from on-road highway sources and can include EV acquisition and EV charging infrastructure installation. For example, efforts to reduce the environmental and community impacts of freight movement are specifically mentioned, as well as port electrification projects.
Amy Malaki is the Director of Partnerships and Policy at SkyNRG and SkyNRG Americas, pioneering global leaders in sustainable aviation fuel production and supply. Prior to SkyNRG, Amy was the Associate Director for the transportation portfolio at the ClimateWorks Foundation where she developed philanthropic investment strategies to advance a sustainable, equitable and low-carbon mobility system. She also pioneered the organization’s international aviation decarbonization strategy. Prior to that she focused on Asia business development at Better Place, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle network startup. She has a B.A. in Chinese and China studies from the University of Washington and an M.A. in international policy studies (energy and environment) from Stanford University.