GFO-24-611 – Implementation of Medium- and Heavy Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Blueprints 2.0

The California Energy Commission (CEC), a leading state agency dedicated to advancing energy policy and innovation, administers the Clean Transportation Program, which supports the deployment of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) technologies and infrastructure. Under this initiative, the CEC has released Grant Funding Opportunity GFO-24-611, titled “Implementation of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Blueprints 2.0.” This funding opportunity provides up to $40 million in grants to support the physical implementation of projects identified in prior planning efforts funded through GFO-20-601. That earlier solicitation supported the development of detailed blueprints for ZEV infrastructure specific to medium- and heavy-duty (MDHD) vehicle operations. The purpose of GFO-24-611 is to accelerate the deployment of MDHD electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and hydrogen refueling stations in line with California’s broader climate and air quality objectives. Projects proposed must directly implement the infrastructure plans outlined in the final blueprint documents generated under GFO-20-601. Through this targeted investment, the CEC aims not only to catalyze the installation of charging and fueling stations but also to create model projects that can be replicated by other blueprint recipients and stakeholders across the state. The funding opportunity focuses specifically on hardware deployment, such as electric charging stations and hydrogen dispensers for MDHD vehicles. It is designed to support California’s transportation decarbonization goals, with an emphasis on high-impact, shovel-ready projects that can contribute to rapid emissions reductions. The grant opportunity encourages proposals that align with the CEC’s equity and environmental justice commitments, particularly those that serve priority populations. Projects that deviate from the locations identified in the original blueprints must provide robust justification. Applicants must submit their proposals via the Energy Commission Agreement Management System (ECAMS) portal. Registration on ECAMS is required before submission. Applications must include a project narrative, budget, schedule, scope of work, CEQA documentation, and several required forms and attachments as provided in the solicitation files. Optional materials such as letters of support and justification for new sites may also be included. All applications must be submitted by March 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. A pre-application workshop was held remotely on April 10, 2025, and questions were due by August 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Addenda and responses to submitted questions have been posted to provide additional guidance. Award decisions and timelines for notification are not specified in the source but are likely to follow standard CEC review timelines. The grant opportunity does not indicate a required match or cost-share ratio. However, applicants are encouraged to demonstrate leverage of other funding sources, particularly for scaling or enhancing the impact of the infrastructure build-out. The CEC provides numerous templates and support documents to aid applicants in assembling complete, compliant proposals. For questions, applicants are directed to contact the Energy Commission Agreement Officer, as identified in the solicitation manual. The opportunity represents a significant commitment to advancing ZEV infrastructure statewide through strategic implementation of prior planning efforts.