Source: PennDOT
The US Department of Energy recently opened two new competitive funding opportunities to support the deployment of electric vehicles and charging stations. Please find more details about these programs below.
The Ride and Drive Electric Program is offering up to $51 million to support EV charging reliability, resiliency, equity, and workforce development. The cost share requirements range from 0% to 50% among the five topic areas. Concept papers are due by Friday, June 16, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EDT and full applications are due by Friday, July 28, 2023 at 5pm EDT. For more information, please read the full Funding Opportunity Announcement at EERE eXCHANGE: Funding Opportunity Exchange (energy.gov), or view PennDOT’s summary of the program at PennDOT Grant Alert – Ride and Drive Electric.
The Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity is offering up to $99.5 million for various research projects related to electric vehicles and charging. The cost share requirements range from 0% to 50% among the 14 topic areas. Concept papers are due by Friday, June 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EDT and full applications are due by Friday, August 11, 2023 at 5pm EDT. For more information, please read the full Funding Opportunity Announcement at EERE eXCHANGE: Funding Opportunity Exchange (energy.gov), or view PennDOT’s summary of the program at PennDOT Grant Alert – VTO Program Wide Funding.
Lastly, please note that the Electrification Coalition is hosting a Medium-and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Bootcamp & Showcase in Harrisburg, PA on Tuesday, June 20. More information and free registration can be found on the event page – Electrification Coalition – June 20—Pennsylvania Medium- & Heavy-Duty EV Bootcamp and Showcase.