– Electric Vehicle Ready Communities Phase II- Blueprint Implementation
Can you apply?
This grant is for California communities implementing EV infrastructure and readiness projects. Applicants must have completed Phase I Blueprint Development work through the EV Ready Communities Challenge. Projects should advance electric vehicle adoption through infrastructure, planning, or community engagement. Geographic scope is limited to California.
Only California-based organizations and local governments qualify. Private companies may participate as partners with lead applicants. The program prioritizes projects that move from planning to implementation phase.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for California communities implementing EV infrastructure and readiness projects. Applicants must have completed Phase I Blueprint Development work through the EV Ready Communities Challenge. Projects should advance electric vehicle adoption through infrastructure, planning, or community engagement. Geographic scope is limited to California.
Only California-based organizations and local governments qualify. Private companies may participate as partners with lead applicants. The program prioritizes projects that move from planning to implementation phase.
Program description
This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program (formerly known as the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program) announces the availability of up to $7.5 million in grant funds for projects that will implement projects developed and identified in Phase I, Blueprint Development, of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Communities Challenge.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for California communities implementing EV infrastructure and readiness projects. Applicants must have completed Phase I Blueprint Development work through the EV Ready Communities Challenge. Projects should advance electric vehicle adoption through infrastructure, planning, or community engagement. Geographic scope is limited to California.
Only California-based organizations and local governments qualify. Private companies may participate as partners with lead applicants. The program prioritizes projects that move from planning to implementation phase.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 Brad.Worster@energy.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-654-4299
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 8 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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