Install new electric charging infrastructure or expand capacity at an existing electric charging site.
A competitive solicitation for electric charging infrastructure to support medium- and heavy-duty on-road vehicles, off-road equipment, marine vessels, and locomotives is now open. Up to $35 million is available for the installation of new - or the expansion of - public and non-publicly accessible electric chargers and infrastructure. Funding is for the installation and operation of permanent electric infrastructure that will spur the adoption of zero-emission vehicles and equipment in the Bay Area, expedite air quality improvements and the transition to zero-emission in Priority Communities, and be placed into service by early 2027.
Visit our Apply for Funding web page to see which project categories are eligible for funding this cycle and to access the online application portal. The deadline to apply is August 1, 2024, at noon PDT.
Applicants are encouraged to review the Program Guidance and available materials and to attend the webinar before applying. Further information about how to apply and required documents are available on the Apply for Funding web page.
Each site within a proposal will be evaluated independently. Sites that meet all basic eligibility requirements will compete based on the selection criteria listed in the Program Guidance and will be scored and ranked based on those criteria. Sites that meet the basic eligibility requirements will be recommended for funding in ranked order until all funds available under this solicitation are exhausted.
As outlined in the Solicitation Guidance, this solicitation requires the following documents to be submitted with the application:
Eligible project types include publicly and non-publicly accessible electric charging infrastructure that supports the following:
Interested applicants should review the equipment type specific web pages for additional potential requirements.
CARB Contact Information
Questions about California Air Resources Board regulations or compliance should be directed to CARB staff at 1-800-242-4450 or helpline@arb.ca.gov.
The Air District may use one or more of these funding sources for infrastructure projects.
If you are applying for Air District funding and pursuing additional funding from other sources, you must note this in your application. Funding for infrastructure projects may also be offered by PG&E.
A webinar was held on June 25, 2024, for interested parties to learn about the program requirements and application process. Visit our Apply for Funding web page to view the webinar recording and presentation slides.
Applicants may submit written questions by e-mail to the Air District at grants@baaqmd.gov with the subject line: Infrastructure Solicitation Question. Answers to questions will be posted on the Infrastructure Solicitation website every two weeks until July 10, 2024. Questions received after the deadline may be answered at the Air District’s discretion.
As this is a competitive solicitation, Air District staff will not be holding individual meetings with applicants regarding their specific projects. Non-technical questions (e.g., questions concerning application format requirements or attachment instructions) may be submitted by email to grants@baaqmd.gov at any time prior to noon PDT the day before the application deadline date.
Last Updated: 7/17/2024