SuperTruck Charge
This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development of high-capacity electric vehicle charging infrastructure aimed at medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, targeting U.S.-based educational institutions, businesses, governments, and tribes to enhance sustainable transportation along key freight routes.
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the “SuperTruck Charge” initiative, aiming to fund the development of high-capacity electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs). This funding opportunity addresses a critical gap in charging infrastructure along key freight corridors, ports, and hubs, aligning with federal goals to transition 30% of MHDV sales to zero emissions by 2030 and reach a full transition by 2040. The FOA’s specific focus is on designing and implementing high-power, grid-integrated charging stations that meet these long-term environmental and infrastructure goals, while supporting grid resilience and reliability through innovative Vehicle Grid Integration (VGI) strategies. The funding supports projects in two primary subtopics: (1) innovative depot charging infrastructure for fleet hubs and ports and (2) en-route charging for long-haul trucking along major corridors. The program encourages innovative infrastructure models that integrate renewable energy sources, employ advanced energy management techniques, and mitigate grid impacts through VGI. This effort is part of the DOE’s broader objectives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality, particularly in communities affected by transportation emissions near freight corridors. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based institutions of higher education, for-profit and non-profit entities, state and local governments, and federally recognized Indian tribes. A required cost share of 50% of the total project cost is necessary, and foreign entities may participate only through special waiver approval. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to deliver a minimum concurrent charging capability of 8 megawatts (MW) and include collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleet operators, local utility providers, and potentially other technology and research partners. Applications will be evaluated based on technical approach, project innovation, cost effectiveness, market transformation potential, and alignment with DOE’s objectives. Proposals are expected to include a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) plan to ensure underrepresented groups are engaged in the project, including specific metrics to support DEI objectives. This component will be part of the technical review process and incorporated into awarded projects. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper by October 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET to be eligible for the full application submission, which is due by November 20, 2024. Notifications of selection are anticipated in January 2025, with award negotiations expected to follow from February to April 2025. The total funding for the FOA is approximately $72 million, with awards estimated between $24 million and $36 million, and a performance period spanning from 36 to 60 months. Interested parties can apply through the EERE eXCHANGE portal, where application instructions and additional resources are available. For questions, applicants may contact the DOE at DE-FOA-0003344@netl.doe.gov.
Award Range
$24,000,000 - $36,000,000
Total Program Funding
$72,000,000
Number of Awards
3
Matching Requirement
Yes - The rules associated with what is allowable as cost share are specific to the type of organization that is receiving funds under the grant or cooperative agreement, though are generally the same for all types of entities. The specific rules applicable to: FAR Part 31 for For-Profit entities, (48 CFR Part 31); and • 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart E - Cost Principles for all other non-federal entities. In addition to the above regulations, other factors may also come into play such as timing of donations and length of the project period. For example, the value of 10 years of donated maintenance on a project that has a project period of five years would not be fully allowable as cost share. Only the value for the five years of donated maintenance that corresponds to the project period is allowable and may be counted as cost share. Additionally, EERE generally does not allow pre-award costs for either cost share or reimbursement when these costs precede the signing of the appropriation bill that funds the award. In the case of a competitive award, EERE generally does not allow pre-award costs prior to the signing of the Selection Statement by the EERE Selection Official.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Domestic entities are eligible to apply as prime recipients or subrecipients. The following types of domestic entities are eligible to participate as a prime recipient or subrecipient of this FOA: 1. Institutions of higher education; 2. For-profit entities; 3. Nonprofit entities; and 4. State and local governmental entities; and 5. Indian Tribes, as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, 25 U.S.C. § 530416. To qualify as a domestic entity, the entity must be organized, chartered, or incorporated (or otherwise formed) under the laws of a particular state or territory of the United States or under the laws of the United States; have majority domestic ownership and control; and have a physical place of business in the United States.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Next Deadline
October 8, 2024
Concept Papers
Application Opens
September 19, 2024
Application Closes
November 20, 2024
Grantor
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
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