US Starts $2.5B Funding Program To Develop EV Charging Infrastructure via insideevs.com
The White House opened applications on March 14 for a $2.5 billion funding program to expand EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in America's urban and rural communities., the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program provides $2.5 billion over five years to eligible applicants, which include states, cities, local agencies, and tribes.
The first round of funding makes up to $700 million from fiscal years 2022 and 2023 funding available to strategically deploy publicly accessible EV chargers and, propane or natural gas fueling infrastructure in publicly accessible locations in urban and rural communities, as well as along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors .
The EV chargers and alternative fueling infrastructure will be placed along designated highways, interstates and major roadways as well as in downtown areas and neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities. The grant funding is divided into two categories: a $1.25 billion community program for EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure built on any public road or other publicly accessible locations such as schools or parks, and a $1.25 billion corridor program for projects along designated alternative fuel corridors. Applications are due May 30 for both categories.
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