Funding & Project Resources

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 – The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has released a request for proposals (RFP) for the Innovative Clean Transit Regional Assessment. To support the region in its efforts to transition to zero-emission buses by 2040, SCAG intends to conduct an Innovative Clean Transit Regional Assessment Study to assess the efforts of the region’s transit operators to develop and implement Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plans and to assess the readiness of the region to transition to zero-emission transit fleets. Applications are due on February 7, 2025.

The California Volkswagen Mitigation Trust’s Zero-Emission Freight and Marine Program’s deadline has been extended. The following zero-emission projects are 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 the program becomes oversubscribed, at which point applications will be placed on a waitlist and be considered as funding becomes available.

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Maryland – The Maryland Energy Administration has announced the Community Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Program for FY 2025. The purpose of the Program is to increase access to affordable and reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging networks and reduce transportation greenhouse gas emissions in low and moderate income, overburdened, and underserved communities in Maryland. The Program accomplishes this by providing grant funding through three Areas of Interest: 1 - EV Infrastructure Planning, 2-Make-Ready Installations, and 3 - EVSE Installations. Eligible applicants include Maryland businesses, nonprofits, and state, tribal, and local government entities. The program is noncompetitive and awards will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications will be accepted until March 28, 2025, or until all funding has been awarded.

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New Jersey – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has announced the second round of its Diesel Modernization Program, providing funding to replace medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles (MHDV) with electric. NJDEP is making $35 million available for local government vehicle electrification projects, such as shuttles, transit buses, garbage trucks, dump trucks, and Type A/B school bus replacements. Awards will include flat incentive amounts based on vehicle type and class, and applications will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

NJDEP has issued a solicitation for a Program Administration Team to support implementation of the multi-state Clean Corridor Coalition grant for MHDV charging. The prime contractor will be chosen from the list of pre-qualified vendors on New Jersey’s T2599 contract; however the prime contractor may partner with qualified sub-contractors to carry out the required work. Parties interested in becoming sub-contractors may reach out to the pre-qualified vendors to discuss potential teaming arrangements.

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North Carolina – The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center at NC State University has announced an RFP for the 2025 Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) Program. The CFAT program will offer $5.9 million focused on reducing transportation-related emissions and supported with federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality funding from the N.C. Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of the CFAT project is to reduce transportation-related emissions in 24 eligible North Carolina counties; the secondary purpose is to expand the availability of eligible refueling and charging infrastructure. Project proposals will be limited to a maximum award of $450,000 with a minimum award of $5,000. Applications are due March 14, 2025.

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Texas – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has released the Port Authority Studies and Pilot Projects Grant Program. This program offers grants to port authorities in eligible counties for studies and pilot programs to reduce nitrous oxide and particulate matter emissions from cargo movement. The program has $1 million in Texas Emissions Reduction Plan grant funding available. Port authorities must be located in Texas nonattainment areas or affected counties to participate.

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Wyoming – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WYDEQ) is offering more than $1 million in grant funding through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act to support the early replacement of model year 2004–2009 diesel school buses. Additionally, WYDEQ is accepting applications from municipalities and county governments for funding to replace model year 2000–2016 medium- and heavy-duty trucks, as well as transit buses. Funding for both of these areas will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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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 Information

The BSTP will educate and train first responders, law enforcement agencies, local communities, utilities, authorities having jurisdictions, and others on how to respond to unanticipated ESS failures including those caused by cyber threats, physical threats, and other unanticipated operational failures.

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This NOFO contains one Topic Area: Development of ESS Emergency Response Plan and Training and Safety Validation Report. This topic area is focused on the development of two main deliverables: a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan and Training Program and Safety Validation Report. These deliverables will involve a specific ESS deployment to address and mitigate threats, manage risk, and outline roles and responsibilities to ensure the safety of the hosting community, personnel, and utility assets.

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There is $4.125 million in funding available under this solicitation. 

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Eligible Applicants

Eligibility will be restricted to prime applicants that, as of the closing date for this NOFO, are one of the following:

1. Owners/Operators of a utility scale ESS or a facility sited ESS that is 100 kW or greater in size, such as those used to support commercial, industrial, and public service facilities;
2. A host site entity with access to a utility scale or facility sited ESS that is 100 kW or greater in size; or
3. An entity with an agreement that grants an appropriate level of access to a utility scale or facility sited ESS that is 100 kW or greater in size needed to conduct in person site visits and exercises described in this NOFO. 

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The following types of entities are eligible to participate as sub applicants: Institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations; nonprofit organizations; state and local governmental entities; and Indian Tribes.

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Important Dates 

Applications are due on February 2, 2025. 

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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]).

Background Information

Communities in Charge is California’s market-accelerating, light-duty electric vehicle infrastructure incentive project funded by CEC’s Clean Transportation Program.  Communities in Charge is designed to catalyze new markets and swiftly deploy electric vehicle charging ports with intentional outreach, engagement, and technical assistance supporting the deployment of Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). Through identifying and prioritizing locations where community members live and gather, Communities in Charge deploys Level 2 charging ports, and provides streamlined access to incentive funds for the benefit of communities. 

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Incentive totals for the launch of Funding Wave 3 of Communities in Charge is $30 million.

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This program is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities.

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Eligible Applicants

An applicant to Communities in Charge must be the property owner, an Authorized Lessee, or an Authorized Representative seeking incentives for eligible costs that they incurred in the installation of Level 2 charging EVSE locations. 

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Important Dates 

Applications are due on January 31, 2025. 

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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]).

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.

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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.

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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.

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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]).

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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.

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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

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Important Dates 

Applications are due on January 30, 2025. 

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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]).