Direct Current Fast-Charging Plazas Grant
Funding to increase community access to high-speed electric vehicle charging.
Grant Overview:
Eligibility: Businesses & Industry, Government
Amount: $14 million total expected for Summer 2024 application round; $57 million overall
Match: Varies, up to 50%
Application Rounds: Applications open July 29 - September 20, 2024
The Colorado Energy Office supports initiatives to ensure access to electric vehicle charging stations in Colorado. CEO developed the Direct Current Fast-Charging (DCFC) Plazas program in partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to increase access to high-speed charging in communities and along highway corridors throughout the state.
The DCFC Plazas program is funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and the Community Access Enterprise (CAE).
If you have questions about this funding opportunity, please contact ceo_transportation@state.co.us.
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Eligible Projects
Proposed DCFC locations must take into account proximity of existing and planned DCFC locations. Applicants should reference the project planning map below. Projects should propose high-speed charging sites that increase access to drivers without regular access to home or workplace charging, as well as those in need of quick, convenient charging while traveling.
CDOT and CEO have developed resources to identify charging site gaps along Colorado’s designated alternative fuel corridors and facilitate development of DCFC projects:
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project Planning Map
DCFC Plazas Program Partnering List
Priority Areas
CEO and CDOT have identified Priority Locations for EV infrastructure in the statewide transportation charging network. These gaps include locations with no charging or where existing charging does not meet NEVI requirements. Projects proposed within these corridor gaps will be prioritized during the evaluation process given their importance in providing NEVI-compliant charging at least every 50 miles along federally-designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Projects proposed along corridors outside of these areas are still eligible for funding through the Community Access Enterprise.
In order to fill remaining gaps and priority locations, and to reach our NEVI goals, CEO will prioritize funding for proposed projects located in the communities listed as priority areas in the DCFC Plazas Application Guide (see p. 6-7).
Current Incentives
Incentives are available per charging port, with a minimum of four charging ports required. Ports must deliver a minimum of 150kW power output. The number of vehicles that can be charged effectively at a site at one time determines the incentive amount. Incentive amounts also vary based on location.
View the DCFC Plazas Application guide linked under “How to Apply” for more information on incentive amounts.
Enhanced Incentives
Enhanced incentives are also available for the following applicant or project types:
- Disproportionately Impacted Communities
- Battery Integrated Storage (Battery Energy Storage Systems)
- Standalone Battery Storage
To determine if your project qualifies for the Disproportionately Impacted Communities incentive:
Use the Enhanced Incentive Screening Tool
How to Apply
Applicants must review the application guide before applying.
View DCFC Plazas Application Guide
Applicants must submit applications online through the grant portal linked below by 5:00 PM MT on Friday September 20, 2024. A Word-formatted application is available to help applicants prepare responses.
Apply Now View Word-formatted Application
Responses to questions submitted during the formal Q&A period are available through the link below.
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Key Dates
Application Round Opens: July 29, 2024
Q&A Deadline: August 16, 2024
Q&A Responses posted: August 23, 2024
Application Round Closes: September 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM MT
More information about the previous funding round is available below:
See Most Recent Applicant Proposals
See Summary of Most Recent Awarded Projects
