The Federal Highway Administration and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation have announced $521 million in funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program, established under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
This round of awards is specifically for applicants who were not funded in the first round and reapplied for the second round this year. Eligible entities—including states, cities, port authorities, and Indian Tribes—can still apply for additional funding in round two by September 11.
A total of 51 projects across 30 states received funding, including 41 community projects and 10 corridor projects. Many of these projects are focused on expanding access to charging in rural areas, disadvantaged communities, multi-unit dwellings, and for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. For more information, visit the EC’s CFI Trends and Takeaways page.
Executive Director Ben Prochazka said:
“By investing in EV charging infrastructure, the federal government is ensuring that Americans can choose electric vehicles, knowing they can easily recharge when they are on the go or cannot charge at home. Giving Americans more options will reduce our dependence on oil, which has monopolized transportation for a century and led to devastating national and economic security risks.
“We must build infrastructure in communities and along corridors as quickly as possible. The Electrification Coalition has developed the CFI Tools & Resources Hub for eligible entities to apply for funding, including guidance, application outlines, webinar recordings, and one-on-one assistance. We encourage applicants to contact us at infrastructure@electrificationcoalition.org.
“We applaud the Federal Highway Administration and Joint Office for Energy & Transportation for their commitment to ensuring that the U.S. is a leader in the global shift to electric transportation.”
