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

California – The California Air Resources Board released a request for proposals for a Zero Emission Bus Scale-up Effect Analysis to assess the readiness of agencies to comply with the Innovative Clean Transit regulation. Proposers must have more than 10 years of experience in the heavy-duty vehicle sector, with at least six years of direct experience within the zero-emission vehicle technologies and transit sectors. There is $500,000 in funding available and proposals are due on March 31, 2025.

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Colorado – The Community Access Enterprise is soliciting applications for the Implementation Phase of their Community Accelerated Mobility Project (CAMP). The CAMP Implementation Phase will provide funding for the implementation of community mobility plans that include an e-mobility component(s). There is $4 million in available funding, with a maximum of $1.5 million being provided per project. Eligible Applicants include local or county governments, Tribal governments, community-based organizations, universities, schools and school districts, and nonprofit organizations with strong community connections and experience working on mobility issues. Applications are due on May 9, 2025.

Connecticut – The Connecticut Green Bank (Green Bank) seeks proposals from qualified Fleet Advisory Services (FAS) providers to support Green Bank’s role in providing support regarding the electrification of school bus fleets in Connecticut. The Green Bank envisions FAS being delivered in two primary phases: Fleet Electrification Planning and Fleet Deployment. The Green Bank intends to work with the selected Contractor or Contractor Team to further develop the scope of each phase. Applicants may consist of one or more individuals, sole proprietors, professional consultants, institutions, or companies with multiple employees. Applications are due on April 3, 2025.

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Illinois – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is seeking applications for rebates for Illinois residents that purchase a new or used all-electric vehicle (EV) from an Illinois licensed dealer while maintaining ownership for at least 12 consecutive months. A $4,000 rebate is available for non-motorcycle EVs, and $1,500 rebate for an EV motorcycle. The program prioritizes low-income applicants for rebates. IEPA has up to $14 million available but anticipates depleting these funds before the April 30, 2025 deadline.

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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is accepting applications to fund a portion of the replacement costs for diesel Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty freight trucks and Class 8 port drayage trucks. Each new replacement truck must be of the same type and class as the retired truck and be a licensed all-electric vehicle. Eligible trucks are those used to haul and deliver freight or cargo in local areas within Chicago, including delivery/box trucks, waste haulers, Class 8 port drayage trucks, landscape trucks, dump trucks, and freight/transport trucks. In addition to funding for new all-electric trucks, IEPA will also fund a portion of necessary new Level 2 or DCFC charging equipment if charging infrastructure is needed. Applicants must pre-qualify prior to application submission. Applications are due June 6, 2025.

Minnesota – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is now accepting applications from locomotive owners to receive grant funds to partially fund pre-Tier 4 engine freight switcher locomotive repower or replacement in Minnesota with cleaner Tier 4 diesel engines or zero emission motors. The MPCA anticipates awarding approximately $1.4 million for freight switcher locomotive repower/replacement projects. Eligible applicants are for-profit, nonprofit, and public entities, including state, local, and tribal governments that own or operate 1998 through 2009 model year diesel school buses in Minnesota. Applications are due July 3, 2025. 

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Oregon – Ride Connection released a request for proposals for a Fleet Electrification Assessment and Strategic Plan to transition Ride Connection’s fleet to zero-emission by 2035. Respondents are expected to perform both stakeholder engagement and operational and financial analysis. Proposals are due on March 31, 2025.

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Washington – The Washington State Department of Commerce released a request for applications to join the third cohort of the Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program. Eligible prime applicants include local governments, federally recognized tribal governments and tribes contracted service providers, public and private utilities, ports, associated development organizations, for-profit entities, academic and research organizations, non-profit organizations, and state agencies. Clusters should seek to strengthen industry ecosystems and accelerate economic development. Clusters must have academic membership and have a demonstrated commitment to reduce and mitigate impacts from greenhouse gases in overburdened communities, deploy renewable energy resources, or increase energy efficiency or reduction. A total of $970,000 in funding is available with a maximum of $150,000 per contract. Responses are due April 2, 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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