Resource Details

Sustainability, Technology, Transportation

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Community Charging)

Program funds will be made available each fiscal year for Community Grants, to install electric vehicle charging and alternative fuel in locations on public roads, schools, parks, and in publicly accessible parking facilities. These grants will be prioritized for rural areas, low-and moderate-income neighborhoods, and communities with low ratios of private parking, or high ratios of multiunit dwellings.

The federal cost share requirement is 80% Federal, 20% non-Federal.

Eligibility

ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS include: State or political subdivision of a State, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Local government, Special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function, Tribe, Territory

ELIGIBLE USES include: Acquisition and installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle
charging or alternative fueling infrastructure, operating assistance (for the first 5 years after installation), acquisition and installation of traffic control devices.

Top Benefits

  • Priority will be given to rural areas and low- and moderate-income neighborhoods

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