PEV DAC Call for Projects
The Plug-in Electric Vehicle Collaborative’s Disadvantaged Communities Committee (PEV DAC) has published a grant application template and called for regional projects to be submitted. The template contains:
Grant Application Preparedness Plan Here
Toolkit Here
Eligibility Map Here
Using this template is an excellent way to organize your resources and partners for any transportation grant that may come along.
- The 7 criteria that must be met, information about the applicant and project site
- Additional information is also available to assist applicants
Grant Application Preparedness Plan Here
Toolkit Here
Eligibility Map Here
Using this template is an excellent way to organize your resources and partners for any transportation grant that may come along.
Grants accepting applications
Sacramento Air District Incentive Programs Currently Open
FHWA Funding for New Mobility Center: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to establish a Center of Excellence on New Mobility and Automated Vehicles (Mobility COE).
Read more Here
EPA 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program
Grant Info Here
Sac Metro Air District Grant Program, Open Now
VW Mitigation Fund ZEV Transit & Shuttle Bus Funding
US DOT - Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program (Grant Number 693JJ323NF00004)
Federal Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program
CEC GFO-22-612 - Electric School Bus Bi-Directional Infrastructure
EPA $4B Ports Infrastructure Funding
The US EPA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) as it prepared to develop a $4B plan to fund zero-emission trucks and supporting infrastructure at Ports.
Read more Here
DOE Funding Announcement $99M
DOE “Ride & Drive Electric” $51M FOA Funding
- Community CarShare Program (Car-sharing program to benefit disadvantaged communities in the greater Sacramento area)
- Clean Cars 4 All ( Helping low-income Sacramento County residents get a new mobility option when they turn in an old vehicle for scrap)
- Off-Road Equipment Replacement (Incentives to replace Tier 3 and older or gasoline off-road equipment with Tier 4 Final or zero-emission level equipment)
- Incentives to help fund the new installation of charging infrastructure
FHWA Funding for New Mobility Center: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to establish a Center of Excellence on New Mobility and Automated Vehicles (Mobility COE).
Read more Here
EPA 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program
- $400 million in competitive grant funding for zero-emission school buses, clean school buses, and EVSE.
- Two grant categories: school district and Tribal applicants; and third-party applicants.
- Priority given to replace buses serving high-need local education agencies, rural areas, Tribal school districts and public school districts receiving basic support payments for students living on Tribal land, and rural areas.
- At least 40% of the funding will go to disadvantaged communities.
- Grant deadline: Tuesday, August 22.
Grant Info Here
Sac Metro Air District Grant Program, Open Now
- $20M in Funding available - open until funds are full awarded
- On-road, Off-road & Infrastructure Project Proposals Welcome
- Applicants with a complete project proposal including a completed Payee Data Record form, usage and ownership documents, detailed price quotes, equipment photos, and other requirements are encouraged to apply.
VW Mitigation Fund ZEV Transit & Shuttle Bus Funding
- $130M Opened on 10/31/22 at 2pm
- Funding awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
US DOT - Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program (Grant Number 693JJ323NF00004)
- $2.5B over Five Years, $700K in 2023·Strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work, urban and rural areas alike, in addition to along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors
- Two Funded Categories
- 1) Community Charging and Fueling Grants (Community Program);
- (2) Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants (Corridor Program)
- Eligible Applicants: State governments, County governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), City or township governments, Special district governments
- Grant application Info HERE
- Grant submittal Deadline: May 30, 2023
Federal Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program
- $700M available in fiscal 22/23 with $2.5B over five years
- Funding for Alt Fuel Infrastructure and EV Charging Infrastructure
- Propane stations and propane genset powered microgrids and mobile EV Charging eligible
- Applications due May 30
CEC GFO-22-612 - Electric School Bus Bi-Directional Infrastructure
- $15M in Funding Available
- Designed tot support School Districts’ ability to address resilience during periods of power disruption
- Application Deadline - July 12, 2023
EPA $4B Ports Infrastructure Funding
The US EPA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) as it prepared to develop a $4B plan to fund zero-emission trucks and supporting infrastructure at Ports.
Read more Here
DOE Funding Announcement $99M
- DE-FOA-0002893
- Areas of interest include: Reduction of weight and cost of batteries, reduction in life cycle emissions of advanced lightweight materials, reduced costs and advanced technologies for both on- and off-road vehicle charging and infrastructure, innovative public transit solutions, and training to increase deployment of these technologies among diverse communities
- Concept Papers Due 6/26/23, Final Submissions Due 8/11/23.
DOE “Ride & Drive Electric” $51M FOA Funding
- Resilience strategies and plans for EV charging networks to ensure adequate and equitable access to reliable EV charging services;
- Projects that will assess, develop, and/or test business models that integrate EV and/or charger deployment in ways that deliver mobility, economic, or other benefits to Justice40 and underserved communities;
- Developing a diverse and highly skilled workforce within the electrified transportation industry to support the deployment and maintenance of EV charging related equipment including equipment;
- Establish teams to assess the performance, reliability, and usability of AC Level 2 charging and/or DC fast charging (DCFC) stations across the United States.
- Applications due 7/28/23
Workshops for upcoming grants
CEC Grant - GFO-22-611 - FAST - Fast and Available Charging for All Californians
May 30 - Pre-Solicitation Meeting for HVIP, Virtual
Administration Puts Additional $51 Million in EV Charging Network
CARB HD Truck Emission Testing Programs
- Submission Deadline: June 23
- $35 million in grant funds available
- Projects that will support charging infrastructure for on-demand transportation services, car sharing enterprises, car rental agencies, and the public
May 30 - Pre-Solicitation Meeting for HVIP, Virtual
- 2022/2023 HVIP Voucher Program Administrator
Administration Puts Additional $51 Million in EV Charging Network
- Increase reliability of chargers through validating and testing charging equipment
- Advance new business models for electrified shared mobility and fleet-based services
- Increase opportunities for underserved communities through new jobs and training resources
CARB HD Truck Emission Testing Programs
- Clean Truck Check reporting and compliance requirements Clean Truck Check
- Periodic Smoke Inspection Program Remains in effect Periodic Smoke Inspection Program