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February 21 – March 7, 2025 State Funding Activity Update
Department of Energy (DOE) Guiding Universal Indicators in Developing Ecosystems for Hydrogen (GUIDE-H2)
Department of Energy (DOE) Notice of Intent (NOI) to Re-Issue Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)
California Energy Commission (CEC) Battery Pilot Manufacturing Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO)
Department of Energy (DOE) Fiscal Year 2025 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity
Department of Energy (DOE) Notice of Intent to Issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands – 2025
Department of Transportation (DOT) 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program
Department of Transportation (DOT) Rural and Tribal Assistance (RTA) Pilot Program
Department of Transportation (DOT) Maritime Administration Port Infrastructure Development Program
California Energy Commission (CEC) Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) for Technical Assistance for Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Funding
The Department of Transportation (DOT) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-2026 Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program
Closed Funding Opportunities
The Department of Energy (DOE) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Advanced Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies to Drive National Goals
Background Information
DOE has issued a NOFO that targets research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) topics critical to scaling hydrogen infrastructure and enabling increased adoption of hydrogen across sectors. DOE supports a broad portfolio of RD&D projects for materials, components, and systems throughout the clean hydrogen value chain. This NOFO specifically seeks applications in the following four topics:
- Topic 1: Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Device Scale Up
- Topic 2: High-Performance Materials for Hydrogen Service, Including Cryogenic and/or High-Pressure Conditions
- Topic 3: Sustainable High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membranes and Ionomers for Heavy-Duty Transportation Applications
- Topic 4: Domestic Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Motorcoach Bus Development and Demonstration
There is approximately $46 million in total available funding for all topics for Fiscal Year 2025.
Eligible Applicants
Domestic entities are eligible to apply as recipients or subrecipients.. In general, foreign entities are not eligible to apply as either a recipient or subrecipient. In limited circumstances, DOE may approve a waiver to allow a foreign entity to participate as a recipient or subrecipient.
Important Dates
Concept papers are due November 20, 2024. To be eligible to submit a full application, applicants must submit a concept paper. Each concept paper must be limited to a single concept or technology. Following review of concept papers, DOE will either encourage or discourage applicants to submit full applications, which are due January 31, 2025.
With the increasing number of opportunities of interest to CTE and our members, we are not able to pursue projects to the same extent as we have in the past. However, 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]).
Department of Transportation (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant Program
Background Information
DOT has released the FY 2025 round of funding for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. RAISE funds surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact. The FY 2025 RAISE program will have a total funding amount of $1.5 billion. Individual awards are capped at a maximum amount of $25 million. Eligible projects include capital projects such as those focused on public transportation, passenger and freight rail, port infrastructure, airport surface transportation, and surface transportation facilities. Planning projects are also eligible for funding, including zero-emission transition planning. Projects located in rural areas and in historically disadvantaged communities or areas of persistent poverty may be eligible for preferential cost share terms.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include state and local government entities, public agencies established by states, special purpose districts with transportation functions, including port authorities, Indian tribes, and transit agencies
Important Dates
Applications are due on January 30, 2025.
With the increasing number of opportunities of interest to CTE and our members, we are not able to pursue projects to the same extent as we have in the past. However, 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]).
The Department of Transportation (DOT) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program
Background Information
The goal of the RAISE program is to fund eligible surface transportation projects that will have a significant local or regional impact that advance DOT priorities of safety, equity, climate and sustainability, and workforce development, job quality and wealth creation. DOT seeks to fund projects under the RAISE program that reduce greenhouse gas emission in the transportation sector; incorporate evidence-based climate resilience measures and features; avoid adverse environmental impacts to air or water quality, wetlands and endangered species; and address the disproportionate negative environmental impacts of transportation on disadvantaged communities.
DOT is reserving a portion of the $1.5 billion in FY 2025 RAISE funds, provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), for Highly Rated applications that were not selected under the FY 2024 RAISE NOFO and designated FY 2024 Projects of Merit. DOT will make another round of selections using a portion of the $1.5 billion in FY 2024 RAISE BIL funds and/or additional funding that may become available for the program under the FY 2025 Appropriations Act.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants are States and the District of Columbia, any territory or possession of the United States, a unit of local government, a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States, a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function, including a port authority, a federally recognized Indian Tribe or a consortium of such Indian Tribes, a transit agency, or a multi-State or multijurisdictional group of entities that are separately eligible.
Important Dates
Round 1: FY 2024 Projects of Merit applications are due on December 2, 2024 to be considered for award under the reserved funding. Round 2: All applications are due on January 30, 2025.
With the increasing number of opportunities of interest to CTE and our members, we are not able to pursue projects to the same extent as we have in the past. However, 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]).
December 13 - January 10, 2025 State Funding Activity Update
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.
Background and Award Information
Alabama – The State of Alabama has released the application for round two of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. This program provides funding to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure sites to support the development of convenient, accessible, reliable, and equitable EV charging. Eligible applicants include government and non-government entities looking to install charging stations along designated FHWA Electric Vehicle Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) in the State of Alabama. Project partnerships are permitted. Applications are due March 17, 2025.
California – The California Volkswagen Mitigation Trust’s Zero-Emission Freight and Marine Program is now open, with the following zero-emission projects eligible for funding: repowering marine vessels, including ferries, tugboats, and towboats to zero-emission; replacing heavy-lift forklifts with zero-emission alternatives; and replacing cargo handling equipment including terminal tractors with zero-emission alternatives. Eligible applicants include individuals, businesses, nonprofits, or government entities based in California or with a California-based affiliate. There is $25 million in funding available, and applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until January 22, 2025.
The California Energy Commission’s NEVI Formula Program – Solicitation 2 is now open. This program funds projects that will strategically deploy publicly accessible, high-powered, direct current fast charger infrastructure to support EV travel along major corridors of the state highway system. The purpose of this solicitation is to significantly expand the EV charging infrastructure along these corridors per NEVI formula program requirements, contributing to the national charging network being built under this program. Eligible applicants include all private entities, excluding investor-owned utilities. There is $107 million in funding available and applications are due on March 17, 2025.
The City of San Pablo has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Electric Vehicle City Fleet Transition and Public Charging Hub Analysis. The city plans to transition all city-owned internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicles to zero-emission vehicles (excluding emergency and Police Department vehicles). Additionally, the city intends to conduct an analysis to identify potential locations for public charging hubs for public or city fleet use. The city seeks professional services to interpret state and federal EV regulations, identify transition vehicle types and timelines, perform EV and grid infrastructure analyses, and create budget outlays and expenditure forecasts to attain these goals. Applications are due on January 30, 2025.
Idaho – The Idaho Transportation Department has released a Request for Qualifications for Round One of the NEVI Program. The state will be accepting statements of qualifications for three high-priority locations in Round One—Bliss, Lewiston, and Pocatello. Applicants will be evaluated on their proposed teams, EV charging station installation history, and understanding and approach to the NEVI Program. After reviewing applications, the State will shortlist qualified developers for each of the three locations. Applications for the Request for Qualifications will be accepted until February 20, 2025.
Missouri – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for its Grid Resilience Formula Funding program. Funding subawards will support investments that improve the resilience of the electric grid against disruptive events. Examples of eligible projects include utility pole management, power line relocation or reconductoring and microgrids, as well as the training, recruitment, retention and reskilling of skilled and properly credentialed workers to perform the required labor. The amount available for award is $3 million. Applications are due April 30, 2025.
Montana – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality developed Montana’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan which describes Montana’s approach to meet the goals of the NEVI Formula Program and identifies Montana’s AFC. This project consists of performing all services necessary to design, construct, operate, and maintain seven EV charging stations in communities along Montana AFC’s on I-15, I-90, and I-94. The EV charging station locations within the communities are to be determined by proposers. MDT is hosting a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Webinar at 11:00 am Mountain Time on January 15, 2025. The SOQ is due on February 5, 2025 and an RFP will be issued on April 2, 2025.
New Hampshire – Through the New Hampshire Clean Diesel Grant Program, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is seeking proposals for eligible diesel emission reduction projects utilizing the state’s federal Diesel Emission Reduction Act funding for federal fiscal years 2023-24. Eligible projects must reduce diesel emissions through certified vehicle or equipment replacements, certified engine replacements, certified remanufacture systems, verified idle reduction technologies, verified aerodynamic technologies, and verified low rolling resistance tires. Eligible applicants include state and local government agencies and departments, municipalities, schools and school districts, colleges and universities, public and private transit companies, marine operators, and private businesses in Good Standing with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. NHDES has approximately $500,000 available for diesel emissions reduction project awards. The round one proposal deadline is January 24, 2025. If funding remains, proposals received after the round one proposal deadline will be scored with the round two proposals, with a deadline of May 16, 2025.
New York – The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has released a Program Opportunity Notice (PON) for the Downstate National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Program. NYSERDA seeks proposals to develop DCFC Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) along AFCs in New York State south of I-84. Proposers are invited to apply for PON 5866 funding to develop one DCFC EVSE per proposal at site locations(s) within one travel mile of designated AFCs in downstate New York. Proposers may submit more than one proposal, but no more than four proposals per subregion and no more than eight proposals total. To be eligible, each site included in the proposal must accommodate simultaneous charging for at least four vehicles at a minimum of 150 kW and offer a total site delivery capacity of 600 kW or more. All EVSE ports must have CCS connectors. There is $28.5 million available in funding and applications are due on March 18, 2025.
The New York State Department of Transportation Zero-Emission Transit Transition Program provides funding to transit providers across New York State to support the transition of transit fleets to zero-emission propulsion. The program funds projects including the acquisition of zero-emission transit vehicles, construction of facilities and utility infrastructure for charging and fueling, and the planning and design phases necessary for zero-emission capital projects. Eligible applicants include transit authorities, counties, municipalities, and other entities receiving or eligible to receive New York Statewide Mass Transportation Operating Assistance. There is $100 million in funding available, and applications are due on April 4, 2025.
Washington – The Washington State Department of Transportation has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity and RFP for Washington’s Electric Vehicle Charging Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Grant Program. This program funds projects that will improve the reliability of existing non-operational publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Washington. Eligible applicants include public or private entities registered to do business in Washington, excluding investor-owned utilities. There is approximately $9.5 million in funding available, and applications are due on January 30, 2025.
If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Wendy Morgan ([email protected]).
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FY2025 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program
Background Information
FTA announced the opportunity to submit applications for the Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program for up to $10 million under the Public Transportation Innovation Program in multiple fiscal years. The strategic goal for this program is to make existing and new buses safer for their operators and vulnerable road users, and safer and more accessible for their passengers. The Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program seeks proposals to research standard bus designs, safety innovations and systems, and bus compartments that support these safety and accessibility goals. Additionally, this Notice of Funding Opportunity will require the development of detailed design specifications and production of a prototype that is available through a retrofit on existing buses and for installation in new buses.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants are departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government, including Federal laboratories; State and local governmental entities; providers of public transportation; private or non-profit organizations; institutions of higher education; and technical and community colleges.
Important Dates
Applications are due on January 17, 2025.
With the increasing number of opportunities of interest to CTE and our members, we are not able to pursue projects to the same extent as we have in the past. However, 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]).
