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Additional Funding Resources

The programs described thus far are Federal funding programs to which entities apply or receive funding directly through a Federal agency. However, additional funding programs are administered by States, local governments, and utilities. Many of these programs are specific to a particular region...

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...

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...