EV Incentives in Arkansas

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The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) Zero Emissions Airport Vehicle and Infrastructure Pilot Program
provides funding to airports for up to 50% of the cost to acquire ZEVs
and install or modify supporting infrastructure for acquired vehicles.
Grant funding must be used for airport-owned, on-road vehicles used
exclusively for airport purposes. Vehicles and infrastructure must meet
the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program
requirements, including Buy American requirements. To be eligible, an
airport must be for public use. The program will give priority to
applicants located in nonattainment areas, as defined
by the Clean Air Act, and projects that achieve the greatest air quality
benefits, as measured by the amount of emissions reduced per dollar of
funds spent under the program. For more information, see the FAA Zero Emissions Airport Vehicle and Infrastructure Pilot Program
website.

(Reference Public Law 115-254, Public Law No: 118-63, 49 U.S. Code 47136a, and Public Law 112-95)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provides grants of up to $200,000
for the research and development of commercial innovations related to
electric vehicle (EV) chargers, EV batteries, and biodiesel, hydrogen
and fuel cell vehicle technologies. Eligible applicants include domestic
small businesses. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more
information, see the DOE Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer website.

(Reference Public Law 95-91 and 15 U.S. Code 638)

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) offers grants through the Buses and Bus Facilities Program to
replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses, vans, and related equipment,
and to construct associated bus facilities, including low or zero
emission vehicles or facilities. Additionally, funding may be requested
for workforce development training or training at the National Transit Institute. Eligible applicants include
state, local, and tribal governments that allocate funds to or operate
fixed-route bus services, and eligible subrecipients include private
nonprofit organizations engaged in public transportation. For more
information, including funding availability and timelines, see the FTA
Buses and Bus Facilities
website.

(Reference 49 U.S. Code 5312 and 5339 and Public Law 117-58)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) established a carbon
reduction formula program for states to reduce transportation emissions.
Eligible state funding activities include truck stop electrification,
diesel engine retrofits, vehicle-to-infrastructure communications
equipment, public transportation, port electrification, and deployment
of alternative fuel vehicles, including charging or fueling
infrastructure and the purchase or lease of zero emission vehicles. At
the request of a state, DOT must provide technical assistance in the
development of the carbon reduction strategy. State carbon reduction
strategies must be updated at least once every four years. State
projects are treated as Federal-aid Highway Program
projects. Additional funding eligibility and considerations will apply.
For more information, see the DOT
CRP.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 23 U.S. Code 175)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary
Grant Program (CFI Program) offers funding to deploy publicly accessible
electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in
urban and rural communities and along Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC). The CFI Program
offers two types of funding opportunities: the Community Charging and
Fueling Grants (Community Program) and the Alternative Fuel Corridor
Grants (Corridor Program). Award amounts and cost share requirements may
vary.

Infrastructure deployments funded by the Community Program must be
located on public roads or publicly accessible locations, including
public parking facilities, public buildings, public schools, or public
parks. Low-income, underserved, rural, and high-density communities will
be prioritized for Community Program funding. Corridor Program grants
are available to infrastructure deployments along designated AFCs and
for educational and community engagement activities. Eligible applicants
include metropolitan planning organizations; U.S. territories; special
purpose districts and public authorities; and state, local, and tribal
governments.

For more information, including eligibility requirements and funding
availability, see the DOT FHWA CFI Program website.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 23 U.S. Code 151)

Clean Construction is a voluntary program that promotes the reduction of
diesel exhaust emissions from construction equipment and vehicles by
encouraging proper operations and maintenance, use of emissions-reducing
technologies, and use of cleaner fuels.

Clean Agriculture is a voluntary program that promotes the reduction of
diesel exhaust emissions from agricultural equipment and vehicles by
encouraging proper operations and maintenance by farmers, ranchers, and
agribusinesses, use of emissions-reducing technologies, and use of
cleaner fuels.

Clean Construction and Clean Agriculture are part of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency\'s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program, which offers funding
for clean diesel construction and agricultural equipment projects.

For more information, see the Reducing Diesel Emissions from Construction and Agriculture
website.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus
program provides funding to eligible applicants for the replacement of
existing school buses with clean, alternative fuel school buses or zero
emission school buses. EPA may award up to 100% of the cost of the
replacement bus, charging equipment, or fueling infrastructure.
Alternative fuels include electricity, natural gas, hydrogen, or
propane. Eligible applicants are school districts, state and local
government programs, federally recognized Indian tribes, non-profit
organizations, and eligible contractors. EPA will prioritize funding for
high-need local education agencies; low income, rural and tribal
schools; and, applications that cost share through public-private
partnerships, grants from other entities, or school bonds. For more
information, including funding availability, timeline, and application
materials, see the EPA Clean School Bus website and Program Guide.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 42 U.S. Code 16091)

Beginning January 1, 2023, a tax credit is available to businesses and
tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of new EVs and FCEVs. Vehicles
with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) below 14,000 pounds (lbs.)
must have a battery capacity of at least seven kilowatt-hours (kWh) and
vehicles with a GVWR above 14,000 lbs. must have a battery capacity of
at least 15 kWh. The tax credit amount is equal to the lesser of the
following amounts:

- 15% of the vehicle purchase price for plug-in hybrid electric
vehicles
- 30% of the vehicle purchase price for EVs and FCEVs
- The incremental cost of the vehicle compared to an equivalent
internal combustion engine vehicle

Maximum tax credits may not exceed $7,500 for vehicles under 14,000
lbs. and $40,000 for vehicles above 14,000 lbs. Businesses may not
combine this tax credit with the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit.

For more information, see the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit
website and the IRS Fact Sheet for New, Previously Owned, and Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits.

(Reference Public Law 117-169 and 26 U.S. Code 45W)

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory
(NREL) provides support to communities to achieve their clean energy
goals through the Energy to Communities (E2C) Program by offering
in-depth partnerships, peer-learning cohorts, and one-on-one matches
with experts. Partners in peer-learning cohorts include Clean Cities and Communities coalitions. Eligible
communities include local governments, tribal governments, metropolitan
and regional planning authorities, utilities, community-based
organizations, and entities such as transit agencies, school districts,
housing authorities, and universities. Eligible community clean energy
goal topics include electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and associated
infrastructure. For more information, see NREL's
E2C
website.

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of
Energy's Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office)
offers grants of up to $4 million for projects that expand community
e-mobility access and provide clean reliable energy. Topic areas include
solving no-home charging, electrifying light- and medium-duty fleets,
and developing managed charging programs. Grants are available for
planning projects as well as demonstration and deployment projects,
which have a minimum cost share requirement of 50%. Eligible applicants
include universities; businesses; non-profit organizations; and state,
local, and tribal governments. Terms and conditions may vary by topic
area. For more information, see the Joint Office's Communities Taking Charge
website.

(Reference 23 U.S. Code 151 and Public Law 117-58)

The CMAQ Program provides funding to state departments of transportation
(DOTs), local governments, and transit agencies for projects and
programs that help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act by
reducing mobile source emissions and regional congestion on
transportation networks. Eligible activities include transit
improvements, travel demand management strategies, congestion relief
efforts (such as high occupancy vehicle lanes), diesel retrofit
projects, alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure, and medium- or
heavy-duty zero emission vehicles and related charging equipment.
Projects supported with CMAQ funds must demonstrate emissions
reductions, be located in or benefit a U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency-designated nonattainment or maintenance area, and be a
transportation project. For more information, see the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act CMAQ
fact sheet and the CMAQ Improvement Program website.

(Reference Public Law 117-58, Public Law 112-141, and 23 U.S. Code 149 and 151)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provides grants for transportation
decarbonization research projects. Priority will be given to projects
that include:

- Cost-effective deployment of EV charging for those without access to
home charging;
- Innovative solutions to improve mobility options for underserved
communities;
- Community engagement to accelerate clean transportation options in
underserved communities;
- Research and development to reduce EV battery size and cost,
increase EV battery range, and decrease EV battery emissions;
- Electrification of off-road and non-road vehicles, including
agricultural, construction, rail, marine, and aviation;
- Materials technologies to improve EV efficiency and affordability;
- Use of the alternative fuels in commercial off-road vehicle
technologies, including natural gas, hydrogen, and renewable
propane;
- Planning and development of medium- and heavy-duty EV charging and
hydrogen fueling corridors and advanced engine and fuel technologies
to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Applicants must demonstrate how proposed projects will benefit
underserved communities that lack access to clean transportation
options.

(Reference Public Law 109-58 and 42 U.S. Code 16191)

The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility
Accelerator Program offers funding for the repair and replacement of
existing, non-operational publicly accessible Level 2 and direct current
(DC) fast chargers. Funding is available for up to 80% of eligible
project costs. Eligible applicants include State departments of
transportation and local governments. For more information, see the DOT
FHWA EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator
website.

(Reference Public Law 117-58)

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers
funding for utility connections that support EV charging infrastructure
through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Eligible
applicants include state and local governments. HOME may provide
applicants with grants, direct loans, loan guarantees, credit
enhancements, rental assistance, or security deposits. For more
information, see the HUD
HOME website.

(Reference Public Law 101-625 and 42 U.S. Code 12741-12756)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) offers free EV deployment technical
assistance to local governments through the Energy Ready Charging Smart
Program (Charging Smart). Charging Smart provides roadmaps for EV
deployment and helps lower the cost of deploying EV charging
infrastructure. For more information, see the DOE Charging Smart website.

(Reference Public Law 117-58)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America
Program (REAP) provides loan guarantees and grants to agricultural
producers and rural small businesses to purchase renewable energy
systems or make energy efficiency improvements, including EV charging
stations. Eligible EV charging stations may only be used for private
fleet purposes and may not dispense electricity for retail use. The
maximum grant award is 25% of project costs. REAP funding availability
is subject to congressional appropriations. Additional terms and
conditions apply. For more information, see the USDA Energy Programs
website,
REAP
website, and EV Infrastructure fact sheet.

(Reference Public Law 113-79, 7 U.S. Code 8107, and Public Law 112-240)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy
Supply Chains established the Industrial Training and Assessment Centers
(ITAC) Program to provide clean energy resources for small- to
medium-sized manufacturers, universities and career institutions, and
individuals seeking hiring and training opportunities. DOE offers grants
of up to $300,000 per project for ITACs to develop EV conversion
playbooks for small- and medium-sized manufacturers. Eligible applicants
include universities, community colleges, trade schools, union training
programs, and applicants supported by other public sector entities.
Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the DOE
ITAC Program
and EV Conversion Playbook
websites.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 42 U.S. Code 17116)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Communities Local Energy Action
Program (LEAP) Pilot facilitates sustained, community-wide economic and
environmental benefits through DOE's clean energy deployment work. This
technical assistance opportunity is specifically open to low-income,
energy-burdened communities that are also experiencing either direct
environmental justice impacts, or direct economic impacts from a shift
away from historical reliance on fossil fuels. DOE will provide
technical assistance services to support up to 36 communities to develop
their own community-driven clean energy transition approach. For more
information, visit the DOE Communities LEAP website.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) provides funding for the improvement of
transportation facilities on or adjacent to Federal lands through the
Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP). Eligible electric mobility projects
include light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging, public transportation
charging, commercial charging infrastructure planning, workforce
development, and vehicle acquisition. Eligible applicants include state
departments of transportation, local governments, and tribal
governments. Projects must meet the FHWA EV Charging Minimum Standards Rule.
For more information, see the FHWA
FLAP website,
the FLAP fact sheet,
and the DOT Federal Funding Programs website.

(Reference Public Law 112-141, Public Law 117-58, and 23 U.S. Code 204)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Infrastructure for
Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program provides federal financial
assistance to eligible transportation infrastructure projects that
address climate change and environmental justice impacts, among other
key objectives. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to,
supporting a modal shift in freight or passenger movement to reduce
vehicle miles traveled, developing zero-emission vehicle infrastructure,
using one or more demand management strategies to reduce congestion and
greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting the installation of electric
vehicle chargers along the National Highways System. Eligible applicants
for INFRA grants are states, metropolitan planning organizations that
serve urbanized areas with a population of more than 200,000
individuals, local governments, political subdivisions, port
authorities, and tribal governments. Additional terms and conditions
apply. For more information, including funding application deadlines,
see the DOT INFRA Grants
website.

(Reference Public Law 114-94, Public Law 116-159, and 23 U.S. Code 117)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers grants for
heavy-duty ZEVs and associated infrastructure. Grant award amounts vary
and may cover up to 100% of total project costs. Eligible project costs
include:

- The incremental cost of replacing a non-zero emission Class 6 or 7
heavy-duty vehicle with an eligible Class 6 or 7 ZEV;
- Capital, installation, operation, and maintenance costs of ZEV
charging or refueling infrastructure;
- Workforce development and training programs to support the
maintenance, charging, fueling, and operation of ZEVs; and,
- Planning and technical activities that support the adoption and
deployment of ZEVs.

Eligible applicants include state governments, municipalities, public
school districts, tribal governments, and non-profit school
transportation associations. Additional funding is available for
projects located in nonattainment communities. For
more information, see the EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program
website.

(Reference Public Law 117-169 and 42 U.S. Code 7432)

The American-Made Challenges are a series of prize competitions, in
partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, that are
designed to incentivize the nation's entrepreneurs to reenergize
innovation, reassert American leadership in the energy marketplace, and
connect entrepreneurs to the private sector and U.S. Department of
Energy's national laboratories. These challenges seek to lower the
barriers U.S.-based innovators face by spurring manufacturing,
developing innovative solutions and products, and creating new domestic
jobs and opportunities through public-private partnerships. For more
information, including current prize challenges, visit the
American-Made Challenges website.

(Reference Public Law 110-69 and 20 U.S. Code 9801)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) offers grants of up to $2 million
for large-scale renewable energy planning and siting projects, including
EV chargers, through the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical
Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) Program. Eligible applicants include
state-based collaboratives, which state energy offices and universities
are encouraged to lead. For more information, see the DOE
R-STEP
website.

(Reference Public Law 103-337, Public Law 105-261, Public Law 111-84, and 15 U.S. Code 3715)

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) offers grants through the Low or No Emission Grant (Low No)
Program to local and state government entities for the purchase or lease
of low or zero emission transit buses, in addition to the acquisition,
construction, or lease of supporting facilities. Additionally, funding
may be requested for workforce development training or training at the
National Transit Institute. Eligible vehicles must be designated for
public transportation use and significantly reduce energy consumption or
harmful emissions compared to a comparable standard or low emission
vehicle. Applicants with projects that include zero emission vehicles
(ZEVs) are required to submit a ZEV fleet transition plan.
The plan must include:

- A long-term fleet management plan that includes a strategy for how
Low No Program funds will be used for resources and acquisitions;
- A discussion on the availability of current and future resources for
ZEV transition and implementation;
- An assessment of policy and legislation impacting relevant
technologies;
- An evaluation of existing and future facilities;
- A description the applicant's relationship with the utility or
alternative fuel provider; and
- An assessment on how ZEVs will impact the applicant's workforce.

For more information, including details about the current round of
funding, see the FTA Low No Program
website.

(Reference 49 U.S. Code 5312 and 5339 and Public Law 117-58)

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) provides funding through the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot
Program for the purchase of electric or low-emitting ferries and the
electrification of or other reduction of emissions from existing
ferries. Low-emitting ferries must use an alternative fuel, such as
methanol, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, and electricity. Awards must
include a ferry service that serves the State with the largest number of
Marine Highway System miles and a bi-state ferry service with an aging
fleet. Funding is authorized through fiscal year 2026. For more
information, see the FTA Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program
website and fact sheet.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 23 U.S. Code 147)

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technology Office (VTO)
offers grants of up to $36 million for the design, development, and
demonstration of MHD EV charging infrastructure through the SuperTruck
Charge program. The SuperTruck Charge program aims to identify large
scale replicable direct current (DC) fast chargers to serve MHD EV
fleets along major corridors and in rural areas with limited grid
capacity. Eligible applicants include universities; businesses;
nonprofit organizations; and state, local, and tribal governments.
Additional terms and conditions may apply. For more information, see the
DOE SuperTruck Charge
website.

(Reference Public Law 109-58 and 42 U.S. Code 16191)

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) designates a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging
and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure along
national highway system corridors. To designate these Alternative Fuel
Corridors (AFC), FHWA solicits nominations from state and local
officials and works with other federal officials and industry
stakeholders.

FHWA established an AFC grant program to award grants to eligible
entities. During the designation and redesignation process, in
consultation with the U.S. Department of Energy, FHWA will issue a
report identifying charging and fueling infrastructure, best practices
and guidance for predictable infrastructure deployment, analyzing
standardization needs for fuel providers and purchasers, and
reestablishing the goal of achieving strategic deployment of fueling
infrastructure in the designated corridors.

The RFN and AFC designation for Round 7 and beyond is tied to funding
eligibility under the NEVI Formula Program and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program. The FHWA encourages
nominations that focus on EV charging infrastructure along Interstate
corridors, but nominations may also be submitted elsewhere on the
National Highway System. Corridor projects along Round 7 AFCs and beyond
are not eligible for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program.

FHWA must update and redesignate corridors periodically. For more
information, including FHWA areas of interest for corridor designations
and infrastructure development, see the FHWA
AFC
website.

(Reference Public Law 114-94, Public Law 117-58, and 23 U.S. Code 151)

The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) NEVI Formula Program provides funding to states to
strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) chargers and to establish an
interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and
reliability. Funding is available for up to 80% of eligible project
costs, including:

- The acquisition, installation, and network connection of EV chargers
to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability;
- Proper operation and maintenance of EV chargers; and,
- Long-term EV charger data sharing.

EV chargers must be non-proprietary, allow for open-access payment
methods, be publicly available or available to authorized commercial
motor vehicle operators from more than one company, and be located along
designated FHWA Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs). If a state and
DOT determine that all AFCs in the state have been fully developed, then
the state can propose alternative public locations and roads for EV
charger installation.

FHWA must distribute the NEVI Program Formula Program funds
made available each fiscal year (FY) through FY 2026, so that each state
receives an amount equal to the state FHWA funding formula determined by
23 U.S. Code 104. To receive funding, states
must submit plans to the FHWA and the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) for review and
publicly post annually, describing how the state intends to distribute
NEVI funds. The FHWA announced approval of all FY22/23 state plans
on September 27, 2022 and approval of all FY24 state plans
in November 2023.

Additionally, 10% of NEVI Formula funding is set aside each FY for DOT
to fund grants for states and localities requiring additional assistance
to strategically deploy EV chargers under this Program. Additional
funding eligibility and considerations will apply.

For additional information, see the FHWA
NEVI website and the
Joint Office website.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 23 U.S. Code 165)

The NHPP provides support to improve the condition and performance of
the National Highway System (NHS), construct of new facilities on the
NHS. NHPP-eligible activities include the installation of electric
vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and natural gas refueling stations along
the NHS as part of the construction of fringe and corridor parking lots
(e.g., park-and-ride lots), as well as truck parking rest areas.
Restrictions on public fees for use of EVSE and natural gas stations on
the federal Interstate System apply. (Reference Public Law 114-94, 23
U.S. Code 137, and 23 U.S. Code 111)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) established a national
cooperative freight transportation research program (Program),
administered in collaboration with the National Academy of Sciences
(NAS). NAS established an advisory committee to recommend a national
research agenda on improvements in the efficiency and resiliency of
freight movement, including adapting to future trends such as zero
emissions transportation. NAS may award research contracts or grants
under the Program.

DOT shall publish annual reports describing the ongoing research and
findings. Funding will be made available each fiscal year until November
15, 2026, and will remain available until expended for this Program. For
more information, see the NAS
Program website.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 49 U.S. Code 70205)

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers grants
of up to $500,000 for the planning or implementation of neighborhood
revitalization activities, including EV charger installation, through
the Choice Neighborhoods program. Eligible applicants include local
governments, tribal governments, public housing agencies, and nonprofit
organizations. For more information, see the HUD Choice Neighborhoods
website.

(Reference Public Law 102-550 and 42 U.S. Code 1437v)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers funding for the
purchase or installation of zero emission port equipment or technology
through the Clean Ports Program. Eligible applicants must include port
authorities, state governments, regional governments, local governments,
tribal governments, air pollution control agencies, and private entities
that own, operate, or use port. Zero emission technology includes
all-electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
Additional funding is available for projects located in nonattainment communities. For
more information, see the EPA Ports Initiative website.

(Reference Public Law 117-169 and 42 U.S. Code 7433)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Port Infrastructure
Development Program (PIDP) offers grants for projects that improve port
resiliency to address sea-level rise, flooding, extreme weather events,
earthquakes, and tsunami inundation, as well as projects that reduce or
eliminate port-related criteria pollutant or greenhouse gas emissions.
Funded projects may include:

- Port electrification or electrification master planning;
- Development of port or terminal micro-grids;
- Worker training to support electrification technology; and,
- Electric vehicle charging or hydrogen fueling infrastructure.

Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal
governments, public agencies, and special purpose districts with
transportation functions. For more information, see the DOT
PIDP website.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 46 U.S. Code 50302)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\'s (EPA) Ports Initiative is an
incentive-based program designed to reduce emissions by encouraging port
authorities and terminal operators to retrofit and replace older diesel
engines with new technologies and use cleaner fuels. EPA\'s Ports
Initiative offers funding to port authorities and public entities to
help them overcome barriers that impede the adoption of cleaner diesel
technologies and strategies. For more information, see the Ports Initiative website.

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Renew America's Schools program
provides funding for local educational agencies to complete energy
improvements upgrades. Eligible activities include the installation of
alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fueling or charging infrastructure on
school grounds and the purchase or lease of AFVs. Eligible AFVs include
school buses and school fleet vehicles. Eligible project partners
include governmental entities, for-profit entities, and non-governmental
organizations. For more information, see the DOE Renew America's Schools website.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 42 U.S. Code 18831)

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration
administers the Public Transportation Innovation Program.
Financial assistance is available to local, state, and federal
government entities; public transportation providers; private and
non-profit organizations; and higher education institutions for
research, demonstration, and deployment projects involving low or zero
emission public transportation vehicles. Eligible vehicles must be
designated for public transportation use and significantly reduce energy
consumption or harmful emissions compared to a comparable standard or
low emission vehicle.

For more information, see the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Public Transportation Innovation
fact sheet.

(Reference 49 U.S. Code 5312 and 5339, Public Law 114-94, Public Law 113-159, and Public Law 117-58)

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) established the Promoting Resilient Operations for
Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT)
Discretionary Grant Program to provide funding for projects that improve
the resilience of the surface transportation system through support of
planning activities, resilience improvements, community resilience and
evacuation routes, and at-risk costal infrastructure. Eligible projects
include those that demonstrate greenhouse gas reductions in the
transportation sector through the transition to clean vehicles and
fuels, including electrification.

For more information, including funding availability and timelines, see
the FHWA PROTECT Program
website.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 23 U.S. Code 176)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Facilities Direct
Loan and Grant Program provides direct loans and grants to
community-based nonprofit organizations to purchase, construct, or
improve essential community facilities, purchase equipment, and pay
related project expenses. Loans and grants may be used to purchase EVs
for use by essential community services and EV charging stations for
fleets, public parking locations, and community facilities. Interest
rates for direct loans are determined by USDA Rural Development, and
grants may cover up to 55% of project costs. Additional terms and
conditions apply. For more information, see the USDA Community Facilities Programs
website and EV Infrastructure fact sheet.

(Reference 7 U.S. Code 1989)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Facilities
Guaranteed Loan Program provides loans to eligible lenders to develop
renewable energy systems in rural areas, which include EVs for use by
essential community services and EV charging stations for fleets, public
parking locations, and community facilities. The maximum loan guarantee
is $100 million. Entities eligible to receive loan guarantees include
public entities, tribal governments, and non-profit organizations.
Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the
USDA Community Facilities Programs
website and EV Infrastructure fact sheet.

(Reference 7 U.S. Code 1989)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Development
Grants Program provides enterprise grants for rural transportation
improvement projects and the acquisition and development of buildings,
equipment, access for streets and roads, and parking areas. Funding may
be used to finance EV charging stations for retail and public use.
Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal
governments, and non-profit organizations primarily serving rural areas.
Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the
USDA Rural Development Business Programs
website and EV Infrastructure fact sheet.

(Reference 7 U.S. Code 1932)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Business & Industry Guaranteed
Loans Program provides loans guarantees for the purchase and development
of land, buildings, and associated infrastructure for commercial or
industrial use. Loans may be used to finance EV charging station
equipment for retail and public use. Entities eligible to receive loan
guarantees include individuals, commercial entities, non-profit
organizations, state and local governments, and tribal governments.
Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the
USDA Rural Development Business Programs
website and EV Infrastructure fact sheet.

(Reference 7 U.S. Code 1932)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Intermediary Relending Program
provides loans of up to $1 million to intermediaries that relend to
businesses in rural communities. Loans may be used to finance EV
charging stations. Entities eligible to receive loans include non-profit
organizations, state and local governments, and tribal governments, and
cooperatives. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more
information, see the USDA Rural Development Business Programs
website and EV Infrastructure fact sheet.

(Reference 7 U.S. Code 1932)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy Savings Program
provides loans for cost-effective energy efficiency measures in rural
areas. Loans may be used to finance consumer-owned EV chargers and the
infrastructure necessary to supply EV chargers. Eligible borrowers
include utilities; energy efficiency service providers; and state,
local, and tribal governments. Additional terms and conditions apply.
For more information, see the USDA Electric Programs
website and EV Infrastructure fact sheet.

(Reference Public Law 113-79, Public Law 115-334, and 7 U.S. Code 8107a)

The SEP provides grants to states to assist in designing, developing,
and implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency programs,
including programs to help reduce carbon emissions in the transportation
sector by 2050 and accelerate the use of alternative transportation
fuels for, and the electrification of, state government vehicles, fleet
vehicles, taxis and ridesharing services, mass transit, school buses,
ferries, and privately owned passenger and medium- and heavy-duty
vehicles. Each state's energy office receives SEP funding and manages
all SEP-funded projects. States may also receive project funding from
technology programs in the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) for SEP Special Projects. EERE
distributes the funding through an annual competitive solicitation to
state energy offices. SEP is authorized through fiscal year 2026.

For more information, see the
SEP website.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 42 U.S. Code 6322 through 6325)

The STBG program promotes flexibility in state and local transportation
decisions and provides flexible funding to best address state and local
transportation needs. States may use apportioned funds for electric
vehicle supply equipment and natural gas refueling stations during the
construction of truck parking, as well as fringe and corridor parking
facilities (e.g., park and ride facilities). Fringe and corridor parking
facilities must meet specific requirements. (Reference Public Law 114-94, 23
U.S. Code 133, and 23 U.S. Code 137)

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory provides technical assistance
and funding to increase energy resilience in coastal, remote, and island
communities through the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy
Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP). Eligible uses
include technical assistance to analyze the feasibility and impacts of
transportation electrification. Eligible applicants include local
governments, tribal governments, community-based organizations, special
purpose districts, academic institutions, and utilities. Additional
terms and conditions apply. For more information, see the DOE
ETIPP
website.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) offers grants through the Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to reduce energy
use and fossil fuel emissions, and to improve energy efficiency in
transportation. Eligible projects include:

- Transportation energy conservation programs;
- Energy efficiency, renewable energy, and zero emission
transportation and associated infrastructure financing programs; and
- Rebate, grant, or other incentive programs that fund the purchase
and installation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and zero
emission transportation and associated infrastructure.

Eligible applicants include U.S. territories, state, local, and tribal
governments. For more information, see the DOE EECBG Program
website.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 42 U.S. Code 17154)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers grants for the
development and implementation of plans to reduce GHG emissions and
other harmful air pollution through the Climate Pollution Reduction
Grants (CPRG) program. The CPRG program provides funding to projects
targeting six sectors, including transportation. Eligible transportation
projects include, but are not limited to, the deployment of electric
vehicles and associated charging infrastructure, fleet electrification
requirements, transportation pricing programs, and zero emission vehicle
incentive programs. Eligible applicants include state and local
governments, tribal governments, and coalitions of these entities. For
more information, see the EPA
CPRG
website.

(Reference Public Law 117-69)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) Truck Emissions at Port Facilities (RTEPF) Grant
Program provides funding to test, evaluate, and deploy projects that
reduce port-related emissions from idling trucks. Eligible projects
include port electrification and efficiency improvements, focusing on
heavy-duty commercial vehicles, and other related projects. Grant
funding is available for up to 80% of eligible project cost. Awards will
be treated as Federal-aid Highway Program
projects. Additional funding eligibility and considerations apply.

Eligible applicants for RTEPF funds include entities that have authority
over, operate, or utilize port facilities or intermodal port transfer
facilities; have authority over areas within or adjacent to ports and
intermodal port transfer facilities; or test or evaluate technologies
that reduce truck emissions at port facilities or intermodal port
transfer facilities.

For more information see the FHWA Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities
website.

(Reference Public Law 117-58 and 23 U.S. Code 151)

The goal of the VALE Program is to reduce ground level emissions at
commercial service airports located in designated ozone and carbon
monoxide air quality nonattainment and maintenance areas. The VALE
Program provides funding through the Airport Improvement Program and the
Passenger Facility Charges program for the purchase of low emission
vehicles, development of fueling and recharging stations, implementing
gate electrification, and other airport air quality improvements. For
more information, see the VALE Program website.
(Reference 49 U.S. Code 47139)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Rebuilding American
Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program
provides federal financial assistance to eligible surface transportation
infrastructure projects. Eligible projects include, but are not limited
to, supporting connected, electric, and automated vehicles, a modal
shift in freight or passenger movement to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, and the installation of zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.
Eligible applicants for RAISE grants are state, local, tribal, and U.S.
territories' governments, including transit agencies, port authorities,
metropolitan planning organizations, and other political subdivisions of
state or local governments. Additional terms and conditions apply. For
more information, see the DOT RAISE Grants website.