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Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Grants

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) provide grants through the Charge Ahead Colorado program to support PEV and EVSE adoption by individual drivers and fleets. Both CEO and RAQC grants will fund 80% of the cost of EVSE, up to $6,000 for a fleet-only Level 2 station, $9,000 for a dual port Level 2 station, up to $30,000 for a direct current (DC) fast charging EVSE, and up to $50,000 for a charging station capable of 100kW or higher charging. Eligible DC fast EVSE must have both CHAdeMO and SAE CCS J1772 connectors and be capable of providing at least 50 kilowatts to one vehicle.

CEO administers grants outside the Denver Metro Area while RAQC administers grants inside the Denver Metro Area. RAQC also provides funding for 80% of the incremental cost for qualified PEVs, up to $8,260. Eligible EVSE applicants are local governments, including school districts; state/federal agencies; public universities; public transit agencies; private non-profit or for-profit corporations; landlords of multi-family apartment buildings; and owners associations of common interest communities. For vehicle funding, priority will be given to organizations that are excluded from the Colorado Innovative Motor Vehicle Credit. Criteria and eligibility differ depending on which agency provides funding. For more information, including application deadlines, see the Charge Ahead Colorado Grant Application website.

Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Infrastructure Grant Program

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO), the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC), and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), have partnered to provide grants through the ALT Fuels Colorado program for new, publicly accessible compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling equipment; co-located electric vehicle charging and propane station equipment at funded CNG stations; and CNG, and electric vehicles. CNG must be 100% renewable natural gas. CEO will administer the station grants to advance infrastructure development along major state-wide transportation corridors. RAQC will administer the vehicle grants for fleets operating within counties with air quality nonattainment and maintenance areas. For more information, including application deadlines and annual award amounts, see the Clean Air Fleets ALT Fuels Colorado website.

Advanced Industries (AI) Accelerator Program Grants

The Accelerator Programs promote growth and sustainability in Colorado's AIs. Grants may be available for advanced industries such as vehicle and component manufacturing and biofuels. Four types of grants are available, including Proof of Concept, Early-Stage Capital & Retention, Infrastructure Funding, and AI Exports. For more information on each grant program, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, see the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade's Advanced Industries Accelerator Programs website.

Impact Assistance Program for Public Fleets

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) offers funding for the incremental cost of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) for public fleets. Eligible entities include municipalities, counties, and special districts. Additionally, eligible fleets may apply for DOLA funding to cover the matching funds required through the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) ALT Fuels Colorado program. For more information, see the DOLA Energy Impact Assistance Fund Grant website.

Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Plazas Program

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is accepting applications for the ALT Fuels Colorado Electric Vehicle (EV) DC Fast Charging Plazas Program. Priority locations are near downtown areas, high-density housing, commercial developments, transit hubs, and transportation network company dense areas. Awardees must provide five years of continuous use. Eligible applicants may receive grants up to 80% of project costs at each proposed location. There will be two rounds of funding, and total funding will not exceed $4,000,000. First round applications are due by September 30, 2020. For additional information, including requirements, see the CEO EV DC Fast Charging Plazas Program website.