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 Bay Area Air District has released a solicitation for projects that will replace diesel transport refrigeration units (TRUs) with zero-emission alternatives as part of the 2025 Goods Movement Program. Projects are eligible for up to $100,000 per TRU or 80% of the cost of each TRU, whichever is lower. Applications are due May 28, 2025.

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Update: The California Energy Commission’s EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles Fast Track 2025 Funding Lane is now open. Maximum awards of up to $5 million are available for electric vehicle and hydrogen projects on a per charging port or hydrogen dispenser basis. Applications will be reviewed monthly and close July 15, 2025.

Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the lease of an interim hydrogen fueling solution for a period of one year with one option year. Proposals are due June 23, 2025.

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Colorado – The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) has announced the opening of its Charge Ahead Colorado Grant program, with additional funding now available via the Multifamily Housing (MFH) Portfolio Lane program. The MFH Portfolio Lane program provides funding for multifamily housing, businesses, governments, and communities to install Level 2 and direct current fast charging (DCFC) electric vehicle charging stations. Eligible applicants include any public, private, or nonprofit entities, with the program offering up to $250,000 in funding per applicant. Applications for the standard and MFH Portfolio Lane program are due June 13, 2025. Entities interested in funding for projects requesting six or fewer Level 2 charging ports may apply beyond the June 13 deadline via Charge Ahead Colorado’s rolling application.

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CEO’s Fleet Zero-Emission Resource Opportunity (Fleet-ZERO) grant program is currently open. Fleet-ZERO offers funding to support the charging needs of fleet owners and operators seeking to electrify their vehicles, as well as third-party providers intending to offer public charging and electric vehicle (EV) charging-as-a-service to fleets. The program will award up to $500,000 per applicant. Eligible applicants include businesses, fleet charging providers, government and public institutions, independent contractors, nonprofit organizations, schools, transit agencies, and tribal governments and entities. Applications are due July 11, 2025.

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CEO’s DCFC Plazas Grant is currently open. The DCFC Plazas program provides incentive funding to increase access to high-speed charging throughout the state and to fill remaining gaps along Colorado’s transportation corridors and within urban and rural communities. To be eligible, project sites must include a minimum of four DCFC ports, each capable of providing at least 150kW charging simultaneously. There is a total of $3 million in available funding, with applications due June 13, 2025.

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San Miguel County has issued an RFPseeking qualified professional businesses or individual contractors to design and install six Level 2 electric vehicle chargers. Funding for this effort is being supplemented through CEO’s Fleet-ZERO Grant. Proposals are due May 27, 2025.

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Maine – The Efficiency Maine Trust has issued an RFP seeking qualified bidders to install and operate public Level 3 fast chargers or Level 2 chargers for EVs in select Maine locations. This RFP is a continuation of earlier solicitations  (“Phase 4 Round 2”) and prioritizes areas that have not been commissioned. Available funding for this effort includes approximately $4 million of Maine Jobs and RecoveryPlan funds for capital and battery incentives and approximately $3.5 million of New England Clean Energy Connect funds for demand charge incentives. Proposals are due July 1, 2025.

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Massachusetts – The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Advanced Vehicle Technology Equipment, Supplies and Services Strategic Sourcing Team (SST) have issued a Request for Response (RFR) and are soliciting bidders for the acquisition of a wide range of advanced vehicle technology equipment, supplies, and services. The RFR includes but is not limited to: electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), anti-idling, aftermarket alternative fuel, hybrid conversion technologies and equipment, and EVSE operation and maintenance packages. SST intends to award multiple vendors per category. Applications are due June 3, 2025.

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The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) has announced that the Vehicle-To-Everything Program is now open to applications. This new program will enable communities to explore the new grid-stabilization technology of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) by providing awardees with a bi-directional charger and installation at their location free of charge. The program will also enroll eligible participants in utility programs which may provide additional compensation. Eligible applicants include residential, commercial, and school districts who own or are in the process of purchasing an EV capable of bi-directional charging. School district applications will be open through May 30, 2025, and residential and commercial applications will be open through July 31, 2025.

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Washington - The State of Washington’s Department of Ecology plans to announce the next round of funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure through the Charge Where You Are program. A total of $2 million in grant funding is available for this round. Eligible applicants include businesses, nonprofit organizations, public entities, and Tribal governments. Projects must involve the installation of four to 10 Level 2 charging plugs at multi-unit residential properties, publicly accessible locations, or for fleet and workplace use. Applications are anticipated to open July 8, 2025 and will close August 21, 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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