Funding & Project Resources

Background and Award Information

The California Air Resources Board Innovative Small E-Fleet (ISEF) Pilot Project will reopen October 21, 2025. Approximately $30 million in funding is available to small fleets with 20 or fewer vehicles and less than $15 million in annual revenue to support access to zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles via flexible leases, short-term rentals, vehicles-as-a-service, subscription services, or other mechanisms such as owner planning assistance.

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Important Dates

CALSTART will be offering a webinar discussing changes to the new ISEF Implementation Manual October 9, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

Lewis County Transit has issued an Invitation for Bids to design, install, and commission hydrogen service bay and safety controls—including gas detection and alarms—serving six hydrogen fuel cell buses. The selected respondent must install the service bay as well as necessary exhaust ducts and wiring independently of the existing HVAC systems.

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Important Dates

Responses are due October 21, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Washington Department of Commerce has issued a Request for Proposals for contractors to perform clean energy feasibility studies and to provide technical assistance for solar power and/or battery storage options to entities selected for assistance through the Clean Energy Grants and Tribal Clean Energy Grants Requests for Applications. A total of $500,000 is budgeted for this work.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants must be licensed or commit to becoming licensed to do business in Washington.

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Important Dates

Questions are due October 30, 2025. Proposals are due November 10, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Washington Department of Commerce has issued a Request for Applications for a total of $19.4 million in funding for projects that will install Level 2 and/or Level 3 electric vehicle charging within the state of Washington.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include public agencies that are not currently receiving funding from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES), federally recognized Indian tribes, utilities, non-profits, and private entities.

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Important Dates

Pre-application conferences will be held October 21 and November 4, 2025. Applications are due December 18, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Virginia Department of Energy has launched the Southwest Virginia (SWVA) Hydrogen Program to encourage hydrogen production in the SWVA region that explore avenues to produce blue and green hydrogen. This funding also aims to provide opportunities for new industries to grow in SWVA. $750,000 of funding is available with sub-awards up to $250,000.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include governmental organizations, foreign public entities, non-profit and for-profit organizations.

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Important Dates

Applications are due November 15, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has released a request for grant application for the Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Program. The program is intended to incentivize the use of vehicles powered by electricity or an alternative fuel, including hydrogen, to improve air quality in the state.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include individuals, corporations, organizations, governmental entities, or any other legal entities.

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Important Dates

Applications are due March 6, 2026.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The North Central Texas Council of Governments has released the North Texas Zero Emission Vehicles Project which is expected to be released in Fall 2025. $60M will be available to replace existing non-zero-emission Class 6 & 7 vocational vehicles with zero-emission vehicles. Parties interested in applying can complete the intent to submit form ahead of the Call for Projects opening.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The South Carolina Energy Office is now taking applications for the Mini-Grant Program. The program provides funds to support high-impact competitive demonstration projects in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation. The maximum grant award amount is $50,000.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applications include state agencies, local governments, public colleges, universities, technical colleges, K-12 public schools, and non-profit organizations.

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Important Dates

Applications are due December 5, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Montana Department of Environment and Quality has released funding for the Clean Truck, Bus, and Airport Equipment Program. This program matches funds to replace older diesel trucks, buses or airport ground support vehicles with battery electric, alternate fuel, or diesel vehicles. Examples of types of vehicles for this funding opportunity can include garbage trucks​, street sweepers, bucket trucks, buses​, or vehicles that service aircrafts between flights.

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Important Dates

To be eligible for funding during the final application phase, entities must submit a draft application by December 5, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Maryland Energy Administration is now accepting applications for the FY26 Electric School Bus Grant Program. $4.9M of funding is available to help public school districts shift to electric school buses and related infrastructure. Grants will cover up to 120% of the incremental costs of eligible vehicles with up to 30% of the total project funding request available for charging infrastructure.

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Important Dates

Applications are due December 16, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) will open the next Electric Vehicle Rebate Program funding round on October 28, 2025. IEPA has been allocated $14 million in total funding for this program. Illinois residents that purchase a new or used all-electric vehicle from an Illinois licensed dealer, meet all other eligibility requirements, and apply during a rebate cycle will be eligible for a rebate. Applicants must apply during the rebate cycle window and within 180 days of purchase of the vehicle. Applicants that certify as low income are given an enhanced rebate and priority in disbursement.

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Important Dates

This round of funding will run from October 28, 2025, to January 31, 2026.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Colorado Energy Office has announced the opening of the state’s Local Implementation, Mitigation, and Policy Action (Local IMPACT) Accelerator which will provide a total $50 million in grants to support local governments with policy adoption to bolster local resilience, reduce emissions, and advance other state priorities, such as improved air quality. Local IMPACT allocates approximately $200,000 per award for policy adoption, and $1.8 million per award for implementation.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible entities include local governments, defined as cities, counties, cohorts led by cities/counties, and Tribal governments.

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Important Dates

Applications are due November 17, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

South Coast Air Quality Management District has announced the availability of approximately $50 million in funding to convert or replace existing diesel cargo handling equipment and transport refrigeration units to cleaner technologies. Funding for supporting infrastructure, such as battery electric yard truck chargers, is available for certain equipment types.

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Important Dates

Applications will open October 28, 2025 and will be accepted until January 28, 2026 or until program funds are encumbered.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has announced that it will be prequalifying bidders for an upcoming overhead charging project at its Kearny Mesa Division. The estimated construction cost for this project is between $22 and $25 million.

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Important Dates

The associated Invitation for Bids is expected to be released in December 2025. Prequalification packages are due October 23, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The California Energy Commission has issued a grant funding opportunity to demonstrate and advance the capabilities of virtual power plants that coordinate high concentrations of inverter-based distributed energy resources—such as solar photovoltaics, battery energy storage systems, and electric vehicles—to provide distribution-level power quality services, alleviate grid congestion due to electrification growth, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Up to $7.2 million in funding is available for grants awarded under this solicitation. Individual projects are capped at $4 million with a 20% match requirement.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include all public and private entities with the exception of local publicly owned utilities.

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Important Dates

Applications are due December 18, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The California Energy Commission has released a solicitation for projects that will deploy commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure paired with behind-the-meter microgrids. Projects must be eligible for, and enroll in either Pacific Gas & Electric’s “Flex Connect” or Southern California Edison’s “Automated Load Control Management System” pilots. Approximately $12 million is available for grants awarded under this solicitation. Maximum funding amounts range from $3.75 to $4.5 million, depending on project type, with 30% required match share for all projects.

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Important Dates

Applications are due November 21, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Port of Long Beach will release a Request for Proposals for Facility Improvements projects under the Community Grants Program on October 28, 2025. A total of $2.5 million in funding will be allocated to support a variety of projects including electric fleet vehicles and charging stations.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible facilities include places such as schools, senior centers, churches, daycare centers, WIC offices and prenatal clinics serving children, pregnant women, older adults or people with chronic illnesses in neighborhoods within the Priority Zone near the Port and the 710 Freeway corridor.

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Important Dates

A pre-application webinar will be held November 13, 2025. Applications will be due February 3, 2026.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has announced that they will begin accepting applications for the Texas Clean School Bus program as part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan beginning October 29, 2025. There will be $16.3 million in funding available for school bus replacement and retrofit projects for Texas public school districts.

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Important Dates

TCEQ will be hosting a webinar on October 15, 2025 to cover program requirements and the application process.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Washington Department of Ecology has announced the availability of $25 million in funding for projects that will transition switcher locomotives, tugboats, emergency vehicles, paratransit, and other medium-and heavy-duty local freight vehicles to all-electric models to reduce toxic diesel emissions from diesel vehicles, engines, and equipment in Washington. Eligible applicants include organizations licensed in Washington State as well as state, local, and tribal governments and related entities.

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Important Dates

Applications will open October 8, 2025 and close January 8, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

Community Transit has released a request for qualifications for design services in support of the installation of five battery electric bus chargers in Everett, Washington. The consultant is expected to provide review of as-built conditions, engineering analysis, opinion of probable cost, development of 100% construction plans, specifications and estimates, all documentation required for permitting, 30%, 60%, and 90% design review submittals, permit submittal, and 100% construction documents.

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Important Dates

Questions are due October 6, 2025. Proposals are due October 13, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Washington Department of Commerce has announced the availability of $9 million in funding for clean energy projects that are led by and benefit tribes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate meeting state clean energy and climate goals, enhance tribal sovereignty and resiliency, and demonstrate innovative approaches to decarbonization through tribe-led and controlled clean energy resources. Awards will range from $50,000 to $2.5 million. Applications submitted under this request for applications (RFA) will also be considered for funding made available through the Clean Energy Grants RFA.

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Important Dates

A pre-application conference will be held October 15, 2025 and questions will close October 24, 2025. Applications are due November 4, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Washington Department of Commerce has announced the availability of approximately $32 million in funding to plan for or construct clean energy projects in Washington. Eligible projects include planning and predevelopment or construction projects for solar, energy storage, grid resilience, wind, biomass, renewable hydrogen, geothermal, and other technologies that use renewable resources to enhance Washington’s clean energy economy. Awards will range from $50,000 to $2.5 million.

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Important Dates

A pre-application conference will be held October 15, 2025 and questions will close October 24, 2025. Applications are due November 4, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced the opening of their ninth annual Renewable Energy Standard (RES) request for proposals. NYSERDA’s RES program aims to accelerate the deployment and construction of clean energy projects throughout the state of New York. Through the 2025 solicitation, NYSERDA seeks to procure 5.6 million Tier 1 eligible Renewable Energy Certificates from facilities with a viable path to entering commercial operation in the near future. To be eligible for program inclusion, applicants must complete a two-step application process.

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Important Dates

Step one is an Eligibility Application due October 21, 2025. Only those Proposers found eligible under Step One will be permitted to submit a Step Two Bid Proposal, which will be due December 4, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Department of Environmental Quality plans to announce the Clean Truck, Bus, and Airport Equipment Program on October 6, 2025. This program aims to replace older diesel trucks, buses, or airport ground support vehicles with battery electric, alternate fuel, or newer diesel vehicles.

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Important Dates

Applications are due December 5, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding  this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Maryland Energy Administration has released the FY2026 Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Program. The program will support the installation of solar systems on higher education institutions and seeks to create sustainable, energy-efficient institutions and clean energy campus planning. There is $8 million in funding available.

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Important Dates

Applications are due November 14, 2025. 

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If you have any questions regarding  this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

Sacramento County has issued a request for proposals for qualified entities to design, construct, operate, maintain, and supply fuel for a hydrogen refueling station on approximately two acres of vacant county-owned property located at 4290 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento, CA 95827. The station must serve public, private, and government-owned vehicles and be capable of dispensing a minimum of 1,200 kg of hydrogen per day. The selected proposer is expected to enter into a land lease for the property of up to 15 years.

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Important Dates

Questions are due October 10, 2025. Proposals are due October 27, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The California Energy Commission has announced the upcoming opening of a new EnergIIZE funding lane supporting megawatt charging system infrastructure.

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Important Dates

A workshop regarding this opportunity will be held October 15, 2025. Applications will open October 28, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

Orange County Transportation Authority invites statements of qualifications from qualified contractors to design, construct, and deliver a turnkey hydrogen fueling station and facility modifications at the Garden Grove Bus Base. The station must be capable of fueling 100 fuel cell electric buses using two fuel lanes with total daily fuel consumption of up to 3,000 kilograms.

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Important Dates

Questions are due October 3, 2025. Proposals are due October 20, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding  this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

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Georgia Power has released its 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking up to 500 megawatts of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity. This competitive procurement, overseen by an independent evaluator (Ascend Analytics), is designed to enhance grid reliability, support renewable energy integration, and expand energy storage resources across Georgia. The RFP requires a minimum two-hour duration for storage systems, with projects required to be commercially operational by December 31, 2031.

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The primary objective of this initiative is to accelerate the deployment of storage resources that can stabilize Georgia’s grid and accommodate the growing penetration of renewable energy. The program also aims to encourage innovative project development and expand the state’s energy storage portfolio in a way that balances cost, reliability, and long-term customer benefit.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible Applicants include independent power producers, utilities or utility affiliates, renewable energy developers, energy storage technology providers and integrators, and partnerships among these groups. Projects may be structured as stand-alone storage or co-located with new or existing renewable generation, provided they include grid-charging capability and meet the technical and commercial requirements outlined in the RFP.

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Important Dates

Participants interested in the 2025 RFP must register through the Ascend Analytics Power Procurement platform. They will then receive an invitation to attend the RFP Bidder’s Conference on 29 September, either in person or virtually.

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If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a NOFO for the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program for Projects Not Located on the Northeast Corridor (FSP - National). The FSP Program provides a Federal funding opportunity to improve American passenger rail assets by funding projects that enhance safety, such as grade crossing projects on a passenger rail route; reduce the State of Good Repair backlog; improve performance; or expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service, including privately operated intercity passenger rail service if an eligible applicant is involved. The FSP Program recognizes that long-distance passenger rail routes and services should be sustained to ensure connectivity throughout the national network and has funding set aside for such efforts.

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There is up to $5.07 billion in funding available under this NOFO. Safety is the Department and FRA’s top priority, and FRA welcomes applications for railroad safety projects that also improve intercity passenger rail performance

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Eligible Applicants

1. A State (including the District of Columbia);
2. A group of States;
3. An Interstate Compact;
4. A public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States;
5. A political subdivision of a State;
6. Amtrak, acting on its own behalf or under a cooperative agreement with one or more States;
7. A federally recognized Indian Tribe; and
8. Any combination of the entities described in (1) through (7).

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Important Dates

Applications are due on January 7, 2026.

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If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Department of Energy and Environment is soliciting applications from eligible entities to plan, purchase, install, own, operate, and maintain publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure at or near DC Government-owned sites. The grant aims to improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support access to clean transportation options.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, universities/educational institutions, and private enterprises. $609,500 in funding is available through the Volkswagen Settlement Fund.

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Important Dates

Applications are due September 22, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

Starting on October 8, 2025, the Washington Department of Ecology will be offering $25 million in grants for truck, freight switcher, tug boat, and other vehicle upgrades from diesel to zero emission. The “Rails, Keels, and Wheels” grant is meant to fund projects that replace or repower vehicles which use diesel engines.

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Eligible Applicants

Businesses licensed in Washington, non-profits, public organizations, and Tribal governments are eligible to apply.

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Important Dates

Applications are due January 8, 2026.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is soliciting proposals from qualified entities for the design and construction of the civil and electrical infrastructure as well as the installation of electric vehicle supply equipment necessary to deploy direct current fast charging stations across the Salt Lake City Community College Meadowbrook Campus. Five 360kW chargers with depot connections will be used to charge a fleet of 20 battery electric buses at the site.

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Important Dates

Proposals are due October 2, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The South Carolina Energy Office has announced Round 3 funding from the US Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program which aims to award grants to projects and programs that improve energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions, and reduce energy use in South Carolina.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible entities include counties or municipalities, local public authorities, school districts, state agencies, and any other governmental entity.

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Important Dates

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, pending available funding, through December 1, 2025. An informational webinar will be held on September 23, 2025 at 2pm ET.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has announced $1.89 million in funding for the installation of DCFC charging stations. Stations must be located in select Minnesota locations along key charging corridors on major roadways.

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Eligible Applicants

For-profit, non-profit, and public entities including state, local, and Tribal governments are eligible to apply. Applicants may apply for multiple charging sites but will only be awarded for up to five sites.

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Important Dates

Applications are due on December 9, 2025. Questions should be submitted no later than 4PM on November 20, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has announced new funding is available through the state’s Driving a Cleaner Illinois program. IEPA is now accepting applications to fund a portion of the eligible costs associated with the replacement (not repower) of eligible on-road diesel Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty local freight trucks and Class 8 port drayage trucks. Eligible vehicles include those used to haul and deliver freight or cargo, including delivery/box trucks, waste haulers, Class 8 port drayage trucks, landscape trucks, dump trucks, and freight/transport trucks.

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Important Dates

Applications will be accepted until funding has been depleted.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Port of Stockton has issued a request for proposals for a qualified firm to perform Calendar Year 2024, 2026 and 2028 Air Emissions Inventories for the Port, quantifying emissions from ocean-going vessels, harbor craft & towboats, cargo handling equipment, heavy-duty vehicles, locomotives, port-owned light duty vehicles, and greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources.

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Important Dates

Questions are due October 2, 2025. Proposals are due October 23, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Application Guide and Call for Applications. A total of $34.5 million is available for California transportation planning projects. 

This funding opportunity includes a combination of grants:

1. State-funded Sustainable Communities grants ($17.5 million/competitive & $12.5 million/formula) intended to support and implement Regional Transportation Plan Sustainable Communities Strategies and to ultimately achieve the State’s greenhouse gas reduction target of 40 and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and 2050, respectively
2. Federal-funded Strategic Partnerships and Strategic Partnership Transit grants ($4.5 million) to identify and address statewide, interregional, or regional transportation deficiencies on the State highway system in partnership with Caltrans. A sub-category funds transit-focused planning projects that address multimodal transportation deficiencies.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants for one or more of these grant opportunities include metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning agencies, transit agencies, cities and counties with compliant housing elements and completed annual progress reports, Native American Tribal Governments, and other public transportation planning entities. Universities and community colleges, community-based organizations, non-profit organizations (501.C.3), and other public entities may apply as sub-applicants to the Sustainable Communities Competitive Grant and Strategic Partnerships grants. Eligible planning projects must have a transportation nexus per Article XIX Sections 2 and 3 of the California Constitution and are expected to directly benefit the multimodal transportation system.

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Important Dates

Caltrans will be announcing dates for virtual grant application workshops taking place between September and October 2025. Applications are due November 21, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

CEO has announced the next round of the state’s Fleet Zero-Emission Resource Opportunity (Fleet-ZERO) grant program will open for applications on September 15, 2025. Fleet-ZERO offers funding to support the charging needs of fleet owners and operators seeking to electrify their vehicles, as well as third-party providers intending to offer public charging and EV charging-as-a-service to fleets. The program will award up to $500,000 per applicant.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include businesses, fleet charging providers, government and public institutions, independent contractors, non-profit organizations, schools, transit agencies, and tribal governments and entities.

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Important Dates

Applications are due October 17, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has announced the upcoming opening of the state’s Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program. Businesses, local governments, non-profits, schools, and other organizations can apply for funding through the program to buy low-emission or zero-emission vehicles for use in fleet operations.

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Important Dates

Program guidelines are still being finalized, but will be published by September 6, 2025. The application period will open September 15, 2025 and close October 24, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

NYSERDA has announced $8 million in funding is now available to support the development of innovative low-carbon fuels projects in New York State. This funding is specifically targeting pilot and demonstration projects that convert waste into low-carbon fuels. Eligible fuels include sustainable aviation fuel, renewable natural gas, renewable diesel, clean methanol, and their corresponding e-fuel variants. Hydrogen, ammonia, and biogas are not considered eligible fuels for this solicitation.

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Important Dates

Applications are due January 22, 2026.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced the opening of new funding tracks for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty technologies through the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP). NYTVIP provides vouchers or discounts to fleets (vehicle / equipment purchasers and operators) across New York State that purchase or lease medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission battery electric (BEV) or hydrogen fuel cell electric (FCEV) vehicles, electric non-road equipment, and BEV or FCEV transit buses. NYSERDA plans to distribute $53 million across the three funding tracks.

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Important Dates

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis while funds are available.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has announced the reopening of the state’s Clean Diesel Grant Program and is seeking proposals for eligible diesel emission reduction projects. This new funding opportunity provides up to a 60% reimbursement for eligible projects from public entities such as municipalities, state agencies, public school districts, public community colleges/universities, and public transit agencies. NHDES has approximately $315,000 available for diesel emissions reduction project awards.

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Important Dates

Applications are accepted on a rolling monthly basis until all remaining funding has been obligated.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources has announced the reopening of the state’s Fleet Electric Vehicle Charging Deployment Grant Program. The program provides funding to support the procurement, installation, and activation of electric vehicle charging stations at state-owned facilities for state fleet use. Program awardees may receive up to $500,000 in funding.

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Important Dates

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until June 30, 2026.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Maryland Energy Administration is now accepting applications to the FY2026 Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program from eligible businesses, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and State agencies to finance cost-effective energy efficiency and conservation projects to benefit their facilities and operations to reduce green house gas emissions and promote energy conservation. $4.2 million in funding is available.

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Important Dates

Applications are accepted on an ongoing first-come, first-served basis until February 27, 2026.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an invitation for bids for a contractor to install and electrically connect electric vehicle supply equipment infrastructure in Olivehurst, California. The estimated budget is $267,458.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible contractors include small business firms, micro businesses, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises certified through the California Department of General Services.

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Important Dates

Respondents must attend a virtual site inspection tour on October 22, 2025. Bids are due November 5, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

First Public Hydrogen Authority has issued a request for proposals for transportation and delivery services for liquid and/or gaseous hydrogen from designated production facilities to offtaker locations throughout California. Respondents must be able to comply with requirements specific to federally-funded offtakers.

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Important Dates

Requests for clarification or additional information are due September 3, 2025. Proposals are due September 12, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

Feather River Air Quality Management District is accepting applications for approximately $400,000 in funding for AB 2766 and AB 923 eligible projects. Eligible projects include those that will reduce air pollution from motor vehicles or support the District’s planning, monitoring, or enforcement programs, school bus retrofit and replacements projects, and technical studies necessary to implement the California Clean Air Act. Projects are subject to either the Lower Emission School Bus or Carl Moyer 2024 Guidelines.

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Important Dates

A public workshop will be hosted on September 30, 2025 and applications are due October 17, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

Feather River Air Quality Management District is accepting applications for approximately $1 million in funding through its Community Air Protection Incentive Program. Highlighted project types include school bus replacement, air filtration systems, and stationary diesel engine emissions reductions projects.

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Important Dates

A public workshop will be hosted on September 30, 2025 and applications are due October 17, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released an amended Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF). This program provides funding to federally recognized Tribes to address transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries in Tribal communities.

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FHWA expects to distribute up to $24.5 million in FY 2025 and $25.1 million in FY 2026. TTPSF supports projects that improve transportation safety, with emphasis on strategic safety planning, systemic roadway departure countermeasures, infrastructure improvements, and safety data assessment/analysis.

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Eligible projects must align with transportation safety plans and correct or improve hazardous road locations or address highway safety problems.

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Eligible Applicants
Federally recognized Indian Tribes listed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Other entities may partner with a Tribe, but only Tribes may apply as lead applicants.

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Important Dates
FY 2025 applications previously submitted by January 15, 2025 may be revised by September 16, 2025. FY 2026 applications are due January 15, 2026.

If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program. This program supports public entities in evaluating and facilitating public-private partnerships and innovative finance strategies for infrastructure. There is $45.98 million in funding available for FY25–26 awards.

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There are two types of cooperative agreements available:

1. Technical Assistance – Technical Assistance awards can be used to build the organizational capacity of the Eligible Entity to develop, review, or enter into Asset Concessions to advance Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act eligible projects.
2. Expert Services – Expert Services Cooperative Agreements provide funding to Eligible Entities seeking to leverage public and private funding in connection with the development of a specific Existing Asset. Expert Services Cooperative Agreements can include the development of alternative approaches to project delivery or procurement.

Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include States; Tribal governments; units of local government; agencies or instrumentalities of a State, Tribal government, or unit of local government, or special purpose districts or public authorities
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Important Dates
Applications are due October 1, 2025.

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If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is seeking applicants for its latest round of grant funding for public fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. This competitive solicitation will award grants up to $100,000 per Direct Current Fast Chargers port in community settings including multi-unit dwellings and transit centers.

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Important Dates

Applications will be accepted beginning on August 25, 2025, with a deadline of October 25, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Northwest Seaport Alliance is accepting applications for its Clean Truck Program. Incentive funding of up to $30,000 is available for truck owners who scrap pre-2007 drayage trucks and replace them with model year 2016 or newer vehicles. Eligible trucks must operate at NWSA international container terminals.

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Important Dates

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The MEA, in partnership with the Interagency Commission on School Construction, has announced the FY26 Decarbonizing Public Schools Program to help local education agencies develop capacity and advanced strategies for promoting clean and efficient energy use. A total of $36 million is available across multiple areas of interest, including the planning and installation of solar systems.

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Important Dates

Applications are due November 21, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has announced the FY26 Maryland SolarAPP+ Implementation Grant Program to offset the costs associated with implementing the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory solar permitting software.

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Eligible Applicants

Maryland counties and municipalities are eligible to apply for the $3.9 million in funding available and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Important Dates

Applications are due by January 31, 2026, or until funding is exhausted.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Kansas Metropolitan Energy Center has issued a request for applications for Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding to replace diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. Eligible vehicle types include school and transit buses, delivery and freight vehicles, yard trucks, and work trucks. A total of $1.7 million in funding is available and electric vehicles are eligible for rebates of up to 45% of total vehicle costs.

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Eligible Applicants

Individuals are not eligible to apply and projects must be based in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, or Nebraska.

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Important Dates

Applications are due August 29, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has opened applications for the 2025 Vehicle Replacement Program. Approximately $4 million in funding is available for replacing eligible existing on-road vehicles and non-road vehicles and equipment with eligible new vehicles.

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Important Dates

Applications are due September 22, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) has announced the state’s Charge Ahead Colorado Grant will open for a new round of funding on September 15, 2025, for applications through the program’s standard and Multifamily Housing (MFH) Portfolio Lane. The Charge Ahead grant program offers funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging statewide for community, multifamily housing, workplace, or other publicly available EV charging.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include any public, private, or non-profit entities, with the program offering up to $250,000 in funding per applicant via the standard application, and up to $500,000 via MFH.

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Important Dates‍

Applications are due October 17, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) has announced the availability of multiple funding opportunities through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s INVEST CLEAN program:

• There is $178.5 million in funding available through Measure 1: Charging Infrastructure Deployment Incentive Program. This funding includes rebate-based incentives to offset the cost of eligible charging equipment that directly supports Class 4 to 8 medium heavy duty and heavy heavy duty goods movement vehicles. The funding amount is determined based on the output of the charging system of the stations. Eligible applicants include charging station developers and operators, fleet operators, truck stop operators, and distribution centers. Applications are due November 28, 2025.
• There is $28 million in funding available through Measure 2.1: Battery Electric Freight Vehicle Deployment Incentive Program. Funding is rebate-based and limited to the replacement of diesel-fueled Class 8 trucks with Class 8 trucks powered by battery-electric technology. Eligible applicants include public or private entities currently operating a Class 8 vehicle for goods movement. Applications are due November 28, 2025.
• $20.6 million in funding is available through the Measure 3: Battery Electric Cargo Handling Equipment (CHE) Deployment Program. Up to 100% of the equipment cost may be covered, but is capped at $300,000 per yard truck and $400,000 per top handler. Eligible applicants include fleet owners of CHE at inland ports and seaports, warehouses, freight facility centers, and intermodal railyards. Applications are due November 28, 2025.

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Important Dates

Applications are due November 28, 2025.

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If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

California Air Resources Board has announced that California’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), which supports the purchase of zero-emission trucks and buses, will reopen for voucher request applications on September 9, 2025.

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Important Dates

Cal Fleet Advisor will be offering a “Navigating the New HVIP Implementation Manual Webinar” on August 22, 2025.

The Project will reopen for voucher request applications on September 9, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

California Air Resources Board is now accepting applications for the California Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project’s heavy-duty funding segment, which incentivizes the purchase of zero-emission off-road vehicles. A total of $36.1 million in funding is available for a variety of equipment types including agriculture, construction, mobile power units, airport ground support equipment, large forklift, cargo handling equipment, transport refrigeration unit, railcar movers/freight locomotives, and commercial harbor craft. Purchased equipment must be domiciled and operated for at least three years in California after the voucher redemption date. Equipment purchasers must also submit activity reports for three years.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include small businesses and public agencies. Maximum voucher amounts vary by equipment type but are capped at $1 million.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County has issued an RFP for contractors to lease or sell a mobile hydrogen fueling station and deliver hydrogen fuel supporting one fuel cell electric bus.

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Important Dates

The station is expected to be fully commissioned by the end of 2025 and fuel delivery is expected to begin December 1, 2025. Proposals are due August 27, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

Golden Empire Transit (GET) has issued an RFP for a refrigerated liquid hydrogen storage system, including a liquid tank capable of storing a minimum of 15,000 gallons and an integrated heat exchanger. The goal of GET’s solicitation is to minimize boil-off losses associated with its existing storage system, targeting zero losses during dispensing and transfer to on-site storage.

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Important Dates

Proposals are due September 5, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The City of Montebello is soliciting proposals for contractors to provide a temporary hydrogen refueling solution capable of fueling three fuel cell electric buses for Montebello Bus Lines, including both equipment and installation. The station is expected to be fully commissioned by late 2025.

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Important Dates

Proposals are due September 11, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a three-year contract to provide design and implementation services for its zero-emission vehicle education and training program. Offerors should have experience developing, implementing, and teaching—rather than subcontracting—zero-emission bus-specific courses, as well as working with augmented and virtual-reality training systems.

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Important Dates

Proposals are due August 29, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Advanced Research Projects Agency–Infrastructure (ARPA-I) has launched the Ideas Challenge to identify and support transformative technologies that could significantly improve transportation infrastructure and systems. A total of $1 million in prize funding will be awarded through a two-stage competition. Stage 1 will provide funding for early concept papers, and Stage 2 will invite selected participants to develop and present full project proposals.

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Funding Details

• Stage 1 – Concept Papers: Up to 15 winners will each receive $20,000 (totaling up to $300,000). Selected winners will also be invited to a DOT Ideas Challenge Workshop in Fall 2025.
• Stage 2 – Full Proposals: Stage 1 winners may advance to submit detailed project proposals. Up to 10 finalists will be chosen to present in early 2026, with up to five winners sharing a total of $700,000.‍
• Total Available Funding: Up to $1,000,000 across both stages.
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Eligible Applicants
The competition is open to a wide range of participants, including:

• Individuals, teams, and organizations with innovative ideas in transportation research and technology.
• Academic institutions, research organizations, private companies, and nonprofits.
• Multidisciplinary collaborations are encouraged to broaden the impact and feasibility of proposed solutions.

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Important Dates

• Stage 1 Concept Papers Due: September 17, 2025, by 5:00 PM ET.
• Ideas Challenge Workshop: Fall 2025 (date to be announced).‍
• Stage 2 Final Presentations: Early 2026, with winners announced following the final competition.

If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued an Interim Final Guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, consolidating and replacing all prior NEVI policy documents. The update is designed to accelerate EV charging station deployment, reduce administrative burdens, and give states more flexibility in meeting local needs.

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Updates Made:

• All prior NEVI guidance rescinded; only statutory and regulatory requirements remain.
  
• Streamlined State EV Infrastructure Deployment Plans – no longer require extensive equity, resilience, or consumer protection sections beyond what is legally required.
  
• 50-mile corridor spacing rule removed – states may set their own charger distances.
  
• Community engagement scaled back – limited to minimum requirements.
  
• Greater flexibility in build-out certification – states can define when Alternative Fuel Corridors are “fully built out” to redirect funds statewide.
  
• Planning requirements reduced – renewable energy integration, emergency planning, and resilience considerations are optional unless required by law.
  
• Encourages host-owned charging sites to speed installation.
  
• 30-day submission deadline for updated State Plans following release.

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Eligible uses:

• EV charger acquisition and installation (light-, medium-, and heavy-duty).
  
• Operating assistance for up to five years for NEVI-funded chargers.
  
• Traffic control devices and signage.
  
• Planning, feasibility studies, mapping, and modeling activities.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include State Departments of Transportation (including DC and Puerto Rico).

Important Dates

New guidance was released on August 11, 2025, with a state plan deadline of September 10, 2025.

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If you have questions regarding this program please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The North Central Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is opening the North Texas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Call for Projects to select public sector properties on which to build EV charging stations. NCTCOG has $15 million available in funding.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include all public agencies in the NCTCOG 16-county region, including local governments, transit agencies, school districts, and public universities and colleges. Eligible projects include both Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Chargers or a mix.

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Important Dates

Applications are due October 31, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) has re-opened a request for proposals seeking wireless charging manufacturers to develop, install, and support a planned stationary Inductive Charging Showcase at its central administration building. The showcase will allow multiple manufacturers to demonstrate the interoperability and functionality of their charging systems and will enable PTC to evaluate the interfacing capabilities and billing aspects associated with inductive charging. Up to 20 parking spaces will be used for the showcase.

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Important Dates

Applications are due September 3, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has announced the opening of Round 2 of the Clean Mobility Program. The program provides competitive funding to local governments, transit operators, community-based organizations, or employers with more than 1,000 employees, for scalable demonstration projects that advance innovative clean mobility options to address transportation challenges. Eligible technologies include electric bikes and electric scooters, on-demand EV ride-hailing, and small-scale, on-demand electric public transit services, or shared EV options.

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Important Dates

Applications are due September 25, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has announced the opening of Round 2 of the Electric School Bus Grant Program, which will provide funding to replace diesel school buses with battery-electric school buses. Through this program, NJDEP expects to provide $15 million per year for three years to support schools moving towards electric school buses.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include school districts that own their buses and school bus contractors that provide busing services to schools. School bus contractors must apply in conjunction with a specified school or school district.

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Important Dates

Applications are due September 26, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has issued an RFP for its Granite State Clean Fleets (GSCF) program. GSCF is a competitive grant program offering partial reimbursement for projects that reduce transportation-related emissions. Approximately $7.5 million in funding is available.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include New Hampshire government entities such as municipalities, state agencies, public school districts, public community colleges/universities, and transit agencies.

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Important Dates

Applications will be accepted on a rolling monthly basis until all available funding has been obligated, or until March 30, 2026, whichever occurs first.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) and Merrimack Valley Transit (MeVa) have issued an RFP to develop a business plan for an electric passenger ferry serving the Merrimack Valley. MeVa was awarded funding for the construction of two solar powered ferryboats and will use the Ferryboat Business Plan to estimate additional funding needs and guide service design for ferry operations.

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Important Dates

Applications are due August 18, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Maryland Energy Administration has launched the Local Government Energy Modernization Program, a one-time funding opportunity aimed to help support local governments as they engage in sustainable, long-term clean energy and energy efficient projects that lead to reduced energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions. A total of $64 million is available and is being offered in four core Areas of Interest, including a competitive planning project grant and competitive project grant for electrification projects only.

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Eligible Applicants

Incorporated towns, cities, and counties of Maryland are eligible to apply. Eligible projects include those that lead to future energy efficiency, renewable energy, emission-reducing capital improvements or electrification of local government owned or leased buildings.

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Important Dates

Applications are due December 5, 2025. 

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The Maryland Energy Administration is offering grants to purchase qualifying zero-emission vehicles and heavy equipment for commercial or industrial use. Fleet companies, organizations and communities in Maryland are eligible to apply for the $10 million in available funding. Grants will cover up to 75% of the incremental cost of eligible vehicles.

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Eligible Applicants

Fleet companies, organizations and communities in Maryland

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Important Dates

Applications are due October 30, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background

The City of Lodi Electric Utility has released a request for proposal (RFP) for the implementation of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Plan, including the installation of EV charging stations at up to 23 sites.

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Important Dates

Proposals are due August 22, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

An amendment has been posted to update the details of this funding opportunity, which originally closed on April 30, 2025. DOT has released additional funding for the purpose of improving the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to ports. Eligible projects include projects within the boundary of a port, or outside the boundary of a port and directly related to port operations or to an intermodal connection to a port that improves the safety, efficiency, or reliability of:

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●     The loading and unloading of goods at a port;

●     The movement of goods into, out of, around, or within a port;

●     Operational improvements at a port;

●     Resiliency in response to environmental factors; or

●     Infrastructure that supports seafood and seafood-related businesses.

It is anticipated that roughly $500 million in funding will be available.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include states, political subdivisions of states or local governments, public agencies or publicly chartered authorities established by one or more states, special purpose districts with transportation functions,Indian Tribes or consortiums of Indian Tribes, multistate or multijurisdictional groups of entities previously described, or lead entities previously described jointly with private entities or groups of private entities, including owners or operators of facilities, or collections of facilities, at ports.

Important Dates

Applications are due on September 10, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently announced the upcoming availability of equipment incentives for DC fast chargers through the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project 2.0 (CALeVIP 2.0) Fast Charge California Project block grant. Incentives can cover 100% of approved costs and include $55,000 per charging port with power greater than 150 kW or less than 275 kW and $100,000 per charging port with power greater than or equal to 275 kW.

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Important Dates

Funding will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to projects that have issued a permit and final utility service design.

Update – The application window has been postponed to open August 5, 2025 and close October 29, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District announced the 2025 Clean Air Grants Program will begin accepting applications July 28, 2025. Applications for the replacement of diesel on-road trucks and buses and off-road equipment; repower of marine and stationary agricultural engines; installation of charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure; zero-emission school bus fleet expansion; and locomotive replacement project categories are available now. Individual awards will range between $10,000 and $250,000.

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Important Dates

Begin accepting applications July 28, 2025

Applications are due September 5, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has released a Funding Opportunity Announcement for the FY2026 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate Program. The program provides incentives to expand the State’s electric vehicles charging infrastructure by providing rebates for costs incurred from acquiring and installing eligible EVSE. Applications must be submitted to MEA only after the EVSE is fully installed and operational. A total of $2.5M of funding is available to individuals and commercial applicants.

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Important Dates

Rebates are issued on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available, or through June 1, 2026.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has released a Request for Concept Papers for the Grid Resilience Formula Grant Program which seeks to improve resilience of the electric grid against disruptive events. Concept papers can be submitted by electric distribution providers in Tennessee for eligible grid resilience projects.

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Important Dates

An informational webinar will be held August 4, 2025.

Concept papers are due September 24, 2025, and are required in order for applicants to submit full proposals. 

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is accepting applications for its 2025 Vehicle Replacement Program. This program provides reimbursement rebates for up to 45% of the cost of vehicles and electric vehicle infrastructure when replacing an eligible diesel vehicle with an electric vehicle equivalent.

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Important Dates

Applications are due September 22, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (Georgia EPD) has announced $636,968 in funding for 2024 early school bus replacement projects for the purposes of reducing diesel emissions through the Diesel Emission Reduction Act State Clean Diesel Grant. Georgia EPD has issued a Request for Applications to school systems in Georgia. The program will provide funding for school systems to replace older, high emitting school bus models with newer, lower emitting models. Applicants are required to match a minimum of 85.5% of project costs.

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Important Dates

Applications are due July 28, 2025.
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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Butte County Air Quality Management District is now accepting applications for projects replacing existing on-road and off-road heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission equivalents. These grants are intended to support replacing polluting equipment earlier than required by regulation or normal attrition. A total of $170,000 of Carl Moyer Program funding and $200,000 of FARMER Program funding is available. Applications are due August 22, 2025.

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Important Dates

Applications are due August 22, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Washington Department of Ecology has announced the opening of applications for its EV Charging Level 2: Charge Where You Are grant program. There is $4,000,000 in funding available to install four to 10 Level 2 plugs for multi-unit/multi-family residential charging, publicly available charging, and fleet and workplace charging within Washington.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include businesses, non-profit organizations, public organizations, and tribal governments.

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Important Dates

Applications are due August 21, 2025.
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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Washington Department of Commerce has issued a Request for Applications for the Tribal Electric Boats Program. There is $4,750,000 in funding available to tribes to support the electrification of marine propulsion power for tribal fishing vessels, including boats for research and patrol activities. Funds can be used for project management, engineering, new vessels, vessel repowers, engine retrofits, charging pedestals, make-ready infrastructure, ongoing operations and maintenance, and other project-related costs.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include tribes or enterprises operated by federally-recognized tribes whose traditional lands and territories included parts of Washington or were adjacent to Washington’s border.

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Important Dates

Applications are due October 23, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its second solicitation for Light-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Equipment projects under the Fast Charge TN Network grant program. The Fast Charge TN Network will provide financial assistance to local power companies, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and governmental entities, including local governments pur public institutions of higher education based in Tennessee. There is $2.8 million of funding available for eligible projects.

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Important Dates

Applications are due September 12, 2025.

TDEC will host a mandatory application workshop webinar on July 14, 2025. 

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced $4 million in available funding through its Electric Vehicle (EV) Managed Charging program. This funding aims to support innovative technologies in the New York Avangrid service territory that helps to improve efficiency for delivering clean energy to the State’s electric grid. NYSERDA is seeking product development or demonstration projects that will help to enable the control of bi-directional data and broaden the range of integration options available to managed charging programs and their participants.

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Important Dates

Applications are due September 16, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a Request for Proposals for the Battery-Electric Switcher Locomotive Program. There is $190,800,000 in funding available for new battery-electric switcher locomotives and supporting charging infrastructure. Projects must be located within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim and Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Areas, which include Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include locomotive manufacturers partnering with a rail operator and owners and/or operators of switcher locomotives.

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Important Dates

UPDATE: Proposals are due December 16, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

‍Background and Award Information

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality has re-opened applications for the Fiscal Year 2023–2024 Oklahoma Clean Diesel grant program. Approximately $650,000 in funding is available to replace diesel school buses with new diesel, gasoline, battery-electric, propane, or natural gas school buses ahead of normal attrition. The state may fund up to 45% of the cost of a 2021 model year or newer zero-emission replacement vehicle. This cost can include the purchase and installation of one charging unit per vehicle. Eligible applicants include all Oklahoma school districts transporting Pre-K–12 students. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funding has been awarded.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include all Oklahoma school districts transporting Pre-K–12 students.

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Important Dates

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funding has been awarded.

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If you are interested in pursuing funding under this opportunity, CTE may be able to support your application through our Grant Writing as a Service program. If you have questions regarding this program please contact Wendy Morgan ([email protected]).

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‍Background and Award Information

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced an eligibility expansion to the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP). The NYTVIP offers vouchers to commercial and municipal fleet owners and operators across New York State who purchase or lease medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles and equipment. With this expansion, NYSERDA will make funding available for new zero-emission agricultural, construction, rail, and warehouse non-road equipment, as well as Class 3 vehicles, and will distribute funding along three tracks: non-road equipment, zero-emission Class 3—8 trucks and buses, and transit buses. Voucher amounts vary based on the selected funding track. NYSERDA expects to release an additional $53 million in program funding in August 2025, following the enrollment of expanded equipment and truck manufacturers and dealers. NYSERDA will host a series of informational webinars in June and July to provide program updates and explain eligibility changes.

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Eligible Applicants

With this expansion, NYSERDA will make funding available for new zero-emission agricultural, construction, rail, and warehouse non-road equipment, as well as Class 3 vehicles, and will distribute funding along three tracks: non-road equipment, zero-emission Class 3—8 trucks and buses, and transit buses.

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Important Dates

Voucher amounts vary based on the selected funding track. NYSERDA expects to release an additional $53 million in program funding in August 2025, following the enrollment of expanded equipment and truck manufacturers and dealers.

NYSERDA will host a series of informational webinars in June and July to provide program updates and explain eligibility changes.

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If you are interested in pursuing funding under this opportunity, CTE may be able to support your application through our Grant Writing as a Service program. If you have questions regarding this program please contact Wendy Morgan ([email protected]).

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‍Background and Award Information

The Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (CityBus) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide Architecture and Engineering services to support the safe maintenance of its hydrogen fuel cell buses (HFCBs). The selected consultant will identify a cost-effective, code-compliant approach for servicing HFCBs within CityBus’ existing maintenance facilities and will develop design documents, perform plan checks, and provide construction support for the chosen solution.

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Important Dates

Proposals are due by July 8, 2025.

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If you are interested in pursuing funding under this opportunity, CTE may be able to support your application through our Grant Writing as a Service program. If you have questions regarding this program please contact Wendy Morgan ([email protected]).

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‍Background and Award Information

Approximately $3 million in Oregon Zero Emissions Fueling Grant funding is available to develop plans and install public or private charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle fleets. Eligible applicants include public, private, and tribal entities within Oregon.

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Eligible Applicants

Oregon businesses, organizations, local governments, and individuals with medium- and heavy-duty diesel fleets.

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Important Dates

A webinar for the program is scheduled for 3 PM PDT June 18, 2025.

Update: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended the deadline to apply to September 3, 2025.

DEQ expects to announce the availability of approximately $17 million in additional funding for the ZERO Fleet Program in the near future.

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If you are interested in pursuing funding under this opportunity, CTE may be able to support your application through our Grant Writing as a Service program.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

‍Background and Award Information

Approximately $4.8 million in Clean Truck Grant Program funding is available to scrap and replace diesel vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles.

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Eligible Applicants

Oregon businesses, organizations, local governments, and individuals with medium- and heavy-duty diesel fleets.

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Important Dates

A webinar for the program is scheduled for 3 PM PDT June 18, 2025.

Applications are due August 15, 2025.

DEQ expects to announce the availability of approximately $17 million in additional funding for the ZERO Fleet Program in the near future.

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If you are interested in pursuing funding under this opportunity, CTE may be able to support your application through our Grant Writing as a Service program.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

‍Background and Award Information

Approximately $8 million in Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grant Program funding is available to replace, repower, or retrofit diesel vehicles and equipment with zero-emission alternatives.

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Eligible Applicants

Oregon businesses, organizations, local governments, and individuals with medium- and heavy-duty diesel fleets.

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Important Dates

A webinar for the program is scheduled for 3 PM PDT June 18, 2025.

Applications are due August 15, 2025.

DEQ expects to announce the availability of approximately $17 million in additional funding for the ZERO Fleet Program in the near future.

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If you are interested in pursuing funding under this opportunity, CTE may be able to support your application through our Grant Writing as a Service program.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced $3.7 million is available to support hydrogen fuel cell-based design for power generation and industrial processes. The funding is provided through NYSERDA’s Advanced Fuels and Thermal Energy Storage Program and seeks to support the design of viable configurations for hydrogen fuel cell-based resources to support dispatchable zero-emission firm capacity or decarbonize hard to electrify industrial processes.

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Important Dates

Applications are due October 6, 2025.

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If you are interested in pursuing funding under this opportunity, CTE may be able to support your application through our Grant Writing as a Service program.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

‍Update: Sac Metro Air District’s 2025 Community Air Quality Grant Solicitation is now open to off-road applications.

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Important Dates

Applications for all funding categories under the solicitation are due June 16, 2025.

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If you are interested in pursuing funding under this opportunity, CTE may be able to support your application through our Grant Writing as a Service program. If you have questions regarding this program please contact Wendy Morgan ([email protected]).

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Background and Award Information

The North Central Texas Council of Governments has released the North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction Call for Projects (CFP). This CFP will fund replacement of existing diesel-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or equipment to newer, cleaner vehicles or equipment operating in the Dallas-Fort Worth 10 county ozone nonattainment area. Eligible projects include Class 5-8 medium-and heavy-duty highway vehicles, nonroad engines, transport refrigeration units, SmartWay verified idle reduction technology on on-road highway vehicles, and locomotive engine replacement and locomotive shore power connections systems. Maximum funding levels vary by project type.

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Eligible Applicants

Private sector fleets and public fleets including agencies for high-use diesel vehicles and equipment operating at goods movement facilities like airports, rail yards, terminals, and distribution centers.

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Important Dates

The North Central Texas Council of Governments has extended the application deadline for the North Texas Diesel Emission Reduction Call for Projects (CFP) to September 12, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).

Background and Award Information

The City of Austin has issued an Invitation for Bid for Electrification Infrastructure Phase 5 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity. The City seeks a contractor to provide tools, labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete construction and installation of 32 ports for electrical vehicle charging stations at eight City of Austin Department sites. The estimated amount for solicitation is $2 million.

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Important Dates

Responses are due June 12, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Wendy Morgan ([email protected])

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Background and Award Information

The New Jersey Fleet Advisor (NJFA) is requesting applications for Round 2 of its Fleet Electrification Assistance program. With funding provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), NJFA provides 100% free fleet electrification feasibility analysis to vehicle fleets in New Jersey. Selected fleets will receive a personalized Fleet Electrification Roadmap.

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Eligible Applicants

The program has 15 spots available to public, private, or non-profit fleets and school districts.

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Important Dates

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Grants Manager, Morgan Cox ([email protected]).