Direct Current Fast-Charging Plazas Grant
Funding to increase community access to high-speed electric vehicle charging.
Grant Overview:
Eligibility: Businesses & Industry, Government & Public Institutions, Tribal Governments and Entities, Non-profit
Funding Source: Spring Application Round: State funds only (Community Access Enterprise)
Funding Amount: Spring Application Round: $3 million total funds available
Match: Varies, up to 50%
Application Rounds: The Next round opens May 5, 2025
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). The Spring 2025 round will only be funded by state funds.
If you have questions about this funding opportunity, please contact tori.petersen@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:
DCFC Plazas Program Partnering List
Priority Areas
In order to fill remaining gaps and priority locations, 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). Funding is currently limited to the Community Access Enterprise.
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
CEO is not currently accepting applications for this program, but anticipates opening another funding round in Spring 2025.
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 the date of the deadline. Future rounds will be announced soon. A Word-formatted application is available to help applicants prepare responses.
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View Word-formatted Application
Responses to questions submitted during the formal Q&A period are available through the link below.
View Q&A responses
Key Dates
Application Round Opens: May 5, 2025
Q&A Deadline: May 23, 2025
Q&A Responses posted: May 30, 2025
Application Round Closes: June 13, 2025 at 5 PM MT
More information about previous funding rounds is available below:
See Applicant Proposals
See Summary of Awarded Projects
