Funding

It is an exciting time for transportation electrification with an unprecedented amount of funding becoming available at both the federal and state level. From the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) passed by the U.S. Congress to Washington State’s Clean Fuel Standard and Climate Commitment Act, there is no shortage of funding opportunities to track.

The table below provides direct links to funding programs to support investments in electrification and/or alternative fuels infrastructure, or links to organizations that regularly collect and post external funding opportunities. Additionally, state programs and incentives are highlighted below. For a comprehensive overview of the funding authorized through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, visit the PSRC’s funding page.

Funding Opportunities

Opening Soon

Opportunity Type	Program Name & Link	Agency	Eligible Applicants	Program Description	Eligible Projects	Notes
Grant	Charge Where You Are	Ecology	Electric utilities, Public agencies, Federally recognized Tribal governments, Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations	Project Types Installing 4-10 Level 2 charging plugs for: Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Publicly available charging Fleet and workplace charging Application Period Sept. 26 – Nov. 16, 2023 Guidelines will be published on Sept 26.	Charging
Grant	EV Charging	Commerce	Businesses, Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, Public organizations, Tribal governments	Project Types Installing Level 2 or DC Fast Charging (DCFC) for: Multi-family residential charging Publicly-available charging in underserved communities Fleet depot and workplace charging Application Period Sept. 6 – Dec. 1, 2023	Charging

Open Now

Opportunity Type	Program Name & Link	Agency	Eligible Applicants	Program Description	Eligible Projects	Notes
Grant	Volkswagen/Clean Diesel Grants	Ecology	Grants will be available to public and tribal organizations in Washington	The Washington State Department of Ecology will provide approximately $16.3M to transition publicly or tribally owned street sweepers, refuse vehicles, freight switcher locomotives, and port cargo handling equipment to zero emission.	Charging, Vehicle Acquisition	Grant applications will be open from July 26, 2023 – October 26, 2023.
Recurring Funding Opportunity	Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) National Competitive Grants	EPA	States, Tribes, Localities, transportation providers, nonprofits	Awards funding to eligible government agencies and nonprofits for eligible diesel emissions reduction solutions, including the replacement of heavy-duty diesel vehicles with EVs.	Charging, Vehicle Acquisition	Open for applications now and close on December 1st, 2023.

Closed

Opportunity Type	Program Name & Link	Agency	Eligible Applicants	Program Description	Eligible Projects	Notes
Recurring Funding Opportunity	Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Washington State Grants	Ecology	States, Tribes, Localities, transportation providers, nonprofits	Awards funding to eligible government agencies and nonprofits for eligible diesel emissions reduction solutions, including the replacement of heavy-duty diesel vehicles with EVs.	Charging, Vehicle Acquisition
Recurring Funding Opportunity	FHWA and FTA Regional Funding	PSRC		For information about this funding source, visit https://www.psrc.org/our-work/funding/project-selection/fhwa-and-fta-regional-funding
Grant	Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program	DOT Federal Highway Administration	County, State, & Local governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Others (see opportunity for clarification), Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)	https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=346798	Charging, Infrastructure Planning	Closed May 30, 2023
Funding Program	Electrification of Transportation Systems Program (ETS)	Commerce	Varies based on opportunity	This grant fund is for the continued transformation of the electric transportation market in Washington State. The Electrification of Transportation Systems Program (ETS) provides grants to Washington local governments, Tribal Governments, and retail electric utilities for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.	Charging	Closed May 15, 2023
Funding Program	Zero-emission Vehicle Grants	WSDOT	Varies based on opportunity	Electric vehicle charging infrastructure	Charging	Closed May 11, 2023
Funding Program	Volkswagen enforcement action grants	Ecology	Varies based on opportunity	Washington will receive $141 million from Volkswagen to settle violations of the state and federal Clean Air Acts. The funds are the result of a $112.7 million federal settlement negotiated by EPA and $28.4 million from a separate state settlement. Our goal for investing the funds is to maximize air pollution reductions in communities affected by harmful diesel exhaust.	Charging, Vehicle Acquisition	Ecology anticipates opening a grant program for Level 2 charging stations for passenger vehicles in Fall of 2023, and a grant program for DC fast charging stations for passenger vehicles in 2024. More information will be shared via our email list. Sign up using this link: ecology.wa.gov/VW-Emails.
Funding Program	Clean diesel grants	Ecology	Varies based on opportunity	Clean diesel grants will reduce greenhouse gases and protect our children and those most affected by toxic diesel emissions. The program’s primary objective is to electrify school buses, but the program will also support idle reduction and other diesel equipment engine replacements.	Workforce Development, Vehicle Acquisition	Varies based on opportunity

Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

In early 2023, EPA released guidance on the new Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) opportunity under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The CPRG program will provide grants to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution. This two-staged grant program provides funding of $250 million for noncompetitive planning grants (Phase 1), and $4.6 billion for competitive implementation grants (Phase 2). Guidance on Phase 2 is expected to be released by EPA in late 2023. In close collaboration with jurisdictional partners across the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (Agency) has been selected to be the lead agency for the CPRG program. The Agency and PSRC look forward to working with jurisdictions across the Puget Sound region (King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties) on this important four-year effort. For any questions, please feel free to reach out to Sara Hetrick at [email protected].

Key Washington State Programs

The Washington State Clean Fuels Program will curb carbon pollution from transportation, which is the largest source of statewide greenhouse gas emissions in Washington. The Clean Fuel Standard is designed to decrease the carbon intensity of Washington’s transportation fuels. It will provide an increasing range of low-carbon and renewable alternatives, which reduce dependency on petroleum and improve air quality.

EV impacts to watch for: Generation of program credits through installing EVSE

The Washington State Climate Commitment Act (CCA) caps and reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Washington’s largest emitting sources and industries, allowing businesses to find the most efficient path to lower carbon emissions. This powerful program works alongside other critical climate policies to help Washington achieve its commitment to reducing GHG emissions by 95% by 2050.

EV impacts to watch for: Under the law, proceeds from the CCA allowance auctions must be invested in critical climate projects focused on improving clean transportation options — increasing climate resilience in ecosystems and communities — and addressing issues of environmental justice and health inequity in Washington. Importantly, the CCA requires that at least 35% of funds be invested in projects that benefit overburdened communities, and a minimum of 10% go to projects with tribal support.

The Washington State Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Law includes new requirements to gradually increase the number of new ZEVs sold in Washington, until all new vehicles meet the ZEV standard starting in 2035. (RCW 70A.30.010)

EV impacts to watch for: The ZEV law will increase the availability of zero-emission vehicles being sold in Washinton. This will only accelerate the current rapid uptake of electric vehicles.

Federal and State Incentives

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