DCFC Plazas
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: National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and the Community Access Enterprise (CAE)
Funding Amount: Fall 2025 funding amounts to be determined
Match: Varies, up to 50%
Application Round: Applications closed. Next round expected Fall 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).
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. 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 Fall 2025. Applicants must review the application guide before applying.
View DCFC Plazas Application Guide
Applicants must submit applications online through the grant portal by 5:00 PM MT on the date of the deadline. CEO will announce future application rounds soon.
A Word-formatted application is available to help applicants prepare responses.
View Word-formatted Application
CEO hosted a Q&A in May 2025. 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: Fall 2025
Q&A Deadline: To be determined.
Q&A Responses posted: To be determined.
Application Round Closes: To be determined.
More information about previous funding rounds is available below:
See Applicant Proposals
See Summary of Awarded Projects
