$521 Million Awarded through Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program: Round 1b
Posted by Grant Coordinator on Sep. 9, 2024 / Awards & Grants / Subscribe 0
The Biden-Harris Administration announced an additional $521 million in funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grant program. This is part of a $2.5 billion initiative under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aimed at building the nation's EV charging network over five years. The CFI program is divided into two tracks: community charging, which focuses on underserved areas, and corridor charging, which supports EV infrastructure along highway corridors.
This new round of funding will support projects across 29 states, eight federally recognized tribes, and Washington, D.C., facilitating the installation of over 9,200 EV charging ports. Key projects include the West Coast Truck Charging Corridor ($102 million for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging), Maryland's Equitable Charging Partnership ($33.5 million for rural and disadvantaged areas), Arizona's Maricopa County project ($15 million for school and business charging stations), and Middle Georgia's Community Charging Program ($15 million for 234 chargers in rural regions).
These projects aim to expand EV infrastructure, especially in underserved communities, complementing the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program's focus on highway corridors.
Some notable projects receiving funding in this round include:
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West Coast Truck Charging and Fueling Corridor Project (Corridor): The California Department of Transportation has been granted $102 million to establish EV charging and hydrogen fueling stations for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles along 2,500 miles of critical freight corridors spanning California, Oregon, and Washington. This initiative received the largest share of funding in this round.
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Maryland Equitable Charging Infrastructure Partnership (Corridor): The Maryland Clean Energy Center is set to receive $33.5 million to install EV charging stations at 29 sites along an existing AFC. This project will expand EV charging accessibility in rural, urban, and disadvantaged communities. It also includes workforce development and job creation efforts, such as an EV charging franchise model and a crowdfunding pilot, and will work in partnership with IBEW Local 24 to train apprentices and journeymen in the installation and maintenance of EV charging stations.
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Maricopa County EV Infrastructure Improvement Project (Community): Arizona's Maricopa County Air Quality Department will receive $15 million to install publicly accessible EV charging stations at locations participating in the Maricopa County Travel Reduction Program, which includes schools and businesses with at least 50 employees.
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Middle Georgia Community Charging Program (Community): The Middle Georgia Regional Commission will be awarded $15 million to deploy approximately 234 publicly accessible EV chargers across 111 sites. This project aims to close gaps in the region’s EV infrastructure by ensuring that charging stations are no more than 15 minutes apart. With 54 percent of these sites located in Transportation Disadvantaged Census Tracts, the initiative is focused on increasing EV charging access, particularly in rural areas.
For a detailed list of all the funding awards through this round, click here.
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