$20 Billion in Grant Competitions to Advance Clean Technology Projects in Communities

EPA announced the launch of two Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for $20 billion across two grant competitions under the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, an Inflation Reduction Act program central to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda and environmental justice goals. Please find EPA’s press release on the announcement here and the White House’s fact sheet on the announcement here. 

The $14 billion National Clean Investment Fund will provide grants to support two-to-three national clean financing institutions, enabling them to partner with the private sector to provide accessible, affordable financing for tens of thousands of clean technology projects nationwide. The $6 billion Clean Communities Investment Accelerator will provide grants to support up to seven hub nonprofit organizations, enabling them to provide funding and technical assistance to public, quasi-public, not-for-profit, and non-profit community lenders working in communities with environmental justice concerns—supporting the goal that every community in the country has access to the resources they need to fund  clean technology projects. Please find the National Clean Investment Fund NOFO here and the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator NOFO here.

Tools and resources for prospective applicants, including webinar information and helpful templates, can be found on EPA’s GGRF webpage.

Reminder: Clean School Bus Grant Program Closes in August

The 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program is open through August 22nd! This is the first grant funding opportunity through the multi-year funding program and follows the 2022 CSB Rebate Program, which was the first round of funding. Under the 2023 Grant Program, EPA anticipates awarding approximately $400 million in competitive grant funding to eligible applicants for the purchase of zero-emission (ZE) school buses, clean school buses, and ZE charging infrastructure.

Remaining webinars for this summer:

 Aug 9 @ 1 PM ET - OIG Fraud Prevention & Best Practices

Aug 30 @ 1 PM ET - 2023 Grants: Feedback & Next Steps

View slides and recordings from previous webinars.

2023 Charging Infrastructure Webinar Series: Upcoming Events

Free Webinar Series: Seizing New Federal Funding Opportunities for EVs & Charging Infrastructure

Join the Electrification Coalition on August 17, October 16 & 19, and December 14 to learn about the latest developments in EV charging infrastructure, take deep dives into various policy and market opportunities, and discuss strategies for your own successful charging infrastructure projects!

Educating Employees: Workforce Development & EVITP Partnerships

Thursday, August 17, 2:00 p.m. ET

Join us as we spotlight how different organizations are creating a solid foundation for an electric future, through qualified electrician training and apprenticeships. We'll be joined by partners to discuss the positive future for EV workforce training, ensuring safe installation and maintenance of EVs and chargers.

Register for the August 17 Webinar

Charging Infrastructure Week: Kickoff Webinar

Monday, October 16, 2:00 p.m. ET

This special edition of our charging infrastructure webinar series will kick off the EC's Charging Infrastructure Week 2023, an exciting celebration of this year's EV charging infrastructure advancements. The Charging Infrastructure Week lineup is bursting with daily content to highlight charging infrastructure opportunities, best practices, and EC-curated tools and resources. This first webinar will focus on the launch of the Charge @ Work Program and discuss best practices for implementing a Charge @ Work program at your office.

Register for the October 16 Webinar

Looking Ahead: State of the EVSE Market & Projections

Thursday, October 19, 2:00 p.m. ET

Join the Electrification Coalition as we take a closer look at the key advancements in funding, technology, and charging capabilities that are shaping the EV market. From tried-and-true to up-and-coming, we will dive deep into the technology that has shaped this year in the EV space and what is on the horizon for next year. We hope you will join us for this exciting discussion during our Charging Infrastructure Week!

Register for the October 19 Webinar

A Charged Unit: Addressing EV Charging in Multi-Family Dwellings

Thursday, December 14, 2:00 p.m. ET

We welcome you to join us for the final installment of this charging infrastructure series, where we will deep-dive into how everyone can plan for, advocate for, and understand the workarounds for installing charging at Multi-unit dwellings. Whether you are a developer, tenant, or just want to learn more, be sure to register for this webinar to learn more!



Register for the December 14 Webinar

Seven Automakers Unite to Create a Leading High-Powered Charging Network Across North America

Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and reliable.

Stellantis NV brands include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Trucks, as well as French and Italian brands.

The joint venture will include the development of a new, high-powered charging network with at least 30,000 chargers to make zero-emission driving even more attractive for millions of customers.

The first stations are scheduled to open in the summer of 2024.

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