As a service to our members, CTE continually tracks state funding opportunities that could be of potential interest to our members. CTE monitors and updates the latest funding options in each state, providing direct and timely information to transportation professionals, industry leaders, and stakeholders. 

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Background and Award Information

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California – Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District has announced the opening of on-road and infrastructure applications for its 2025 Community Air Quality Grant Solicitation. Off-road applications for the 2025 solicitation will open in June 2025. Eligible projects include replacing existing heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission trucks and buses, replacing older farm and industrial equipment with equipment certified to current emission standards or better, and installing low-carbon infrastructure. Eligible applicants include businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, and other entities. $13 million in funding is available for projects in Sacramento County. On-road and infrastructure applications will close June 16, 2025.

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Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has released a call for project nominations to receive a portion of two federal funding sources totaling an estimated $1.2 billion for the federal fiscal year 2026–27 and federal fiscal year 2027–28, including the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program. Applications are subject to all federal requirements for these funds and clean transportation is a regional priority for SCAG’s solicitation. Eligible applicants include SCAG cities, counties, transit agencies, federally recognized tribal governments, and county transportation commissions. Applications are due May 16, 2025.

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Massachusetts – The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced that the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program Workplace and Fleet Program will now fund Level 1 and 2 charging station projects for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets, in addition to light-duty fleets. MassDEP provides up to 60% of the funding up to a maximum of $50,000 per street address for hardware and installation costs. Eligible applicants include any entities with 15 or more employees in a non-residential place of business, and that have at least one light-, medium- or heavy-duty electric vehicle in their fleet or on order. Funds will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until all available funding is spent.

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New York – The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has announced that incentives provided through the Charge Ready NY 2.0 Program have been expanded to further reduce equipment installation costs for Level 2 chargers. The available incentive amount has been increased from $2,000 to $3,000 per port, with properties located within disadvantaged communities being eligible for an additional rebate of $1,000 per charging port. Additional key changes to the program include a reduction in the minimum number of ports required per site and changes in site eligibility. Remaining funding for the Charge Ready NY 2.0 Program is $4.25 million.

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

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