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Federal Funding Programs

While the funding table at the end of this section provides a comprehensive list of available programs, the below overview highlights some of the most relevant and widely used programs for rural EV infrastructure. These “key programs” are organized by administering agency. 

Funding Eligibility Definitions

This section provides definitions to help guide rural entities through the funding programs listed in the Federal Funding Programs and Rural EV Infrastructure Funding Table sections.

The first table below lists EV-related activities that Federal programs can be used to fund, and...

Federal Funding Application Process

The process of acquiring Federal funding differs by program type (e.g., grants, loans) and by agency. However, competitive funding programs (including competitive grants, loans, and loan guarantees) often follow similar processes.

Grants: Tips and Resources

The following tips and...

Daniel Morgan

Chief Data Officer

Daniel Morgan is the first Chief Data Officer of the United States Department of Transportation, having served in this capacity for five years. As the CDO, he has overall responsibility for the Departmental data program and data compliance across the Department. He is...

Overview of EV Federal Funding and Financing Programs

Federal funding for electric vehicle infrastructure can be drawn from several sources, including competitive and formula grant programs, loan financing programs, and tax incentives. The below table provides an overview of these funding types.

Types of Federal Funding and Financing...