Applications due Dec. 1
$64 million available to fund Level 2 or DC Fast Charging stations in communities statewide
Building charging infrastructure to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EV) is a priority for the State of Washington. The Washington State EV Charging program is offering the first round of funding - $64 million in incentives to install Level 2 and DC fast chargers throughout the state, with a goal of directing 40% of funding into overburdened and vulnerable communities.
Project types and funding
- Projects installing Level 2 stations for the following sites are eligible for $7,500 per plug:
- Multi-family residential charging
- Publicly-available charging in underserved communities
- Fleet depot and workplace charging
- Projects installing DC Fast Charging (DCFC) stations for publicly-available charging in underserved communities are eligible for $85,000 per plug.
Eligible lead applicants
Lead applicants are encouraged to partner with each other and the private sector, including charging companies or site hosts.
- Electric utilities
- Public agencies
- Federally recognized Tribal governments, their members, and enterprises owned by Tribes and located off Tribal lands
- Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations
Funding cycles
This is the first of two funding cycles that will be offered in 2023-2025. An additional $64 million is expected in 2024-2025.
Project period
Grant recipients should expect to complete Level 2 projects within 270 days, and DCFC projects within 580 days.
Projects that include priority elements may qualify for additional points. More information is in program guidelines.
Informational webinars
To learn more, we encourage you to watch the recordings of these informational webinars available online:
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Webinar #1: Electrifying Washington: New EV Charging Program Explained Watch video
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Webinar #2: Charging Toward a Greener Washington: Unlocking $64M for EV Infrastructure Watch video
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Webinar #3: Completing your WA State EV Charging Program Application Watch video
How to apply
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Create an account in the Zoomgrants portal. Applications are accepted only through the online ZoomGrants portal.
The lead applicant will complete the application.
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Download the Site Application: Next, the lead applicant will download the Application (Excel) from ZoomGrants. The application is designed to enter charging sites for the Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program.
IMPORTANT: Applications are not reviewed on a rolling basis - this is not an "apply early" situation. With the Dec. 1 deadline approaching, if potential applicants and partners have not done so, we recommend you complete the following immediately:
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Determine how on-site charging may benefit your organization and community.
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Consult with your electric utility regarding your site’s readiness and capacity for the proposed project. If you do not own the property, consider drafting a site-host agreement.
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Familiarize your organization with the state procurement process and permitting process.
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Seek technical assistance: Provides extra time to take advantage of free technical assistance provided by the Center for Sustainable Energy
Questions?
Please contact the Center for Sustainable Energy at [email protected], (509) 715-3076
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