Funding Opportunity

California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program – Solicitation 5 (South)

Posted:

February 12, 2026

Close:

May 7, 2026

Background and Award Information

The California Energy Commission has announced the availability of more than $79 million in grant funding to deploy high-powered, direct current fast charging infrastructure to support medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle travel along major corridors of the state highway system within the Los Angeles, Orange, Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. Eligible applicants include all private entities, excluding investor-owned utilities, as well as California Tribal Organizations serving California Native American Tribes.

Important Dates

A pre-application workshop will be held February 25, 2026 and applications are due May 7, 2026.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Wendy Morgan (wendy@cte.tv).