California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program

The GFO-24-603: California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC RAA) Program is an active grant funding opportunity from the California Energy Commission (CEC). With a total of $59,484,345 available, this competitive grant aims to enhance the reliability of non-operational electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across California. The program specifically targets repairs, replacements, and installations for at least 1,302 charging ports, with eligibility limited to those listed on the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Final List and Addendum of Non-Operational Chargers. Key Dates: Release Date: October 30, 2024 Submission Deadline: January 9, 2025, by 11:59 pm Questions Deadline: November 22, 2024, by 5:00 pm Applicants must submit their proposals through the Energy Commission Agreement Management System (ECAMS) portal, requiring either an existing or new user account. The CEC provides resources to assist with user registration and application submission through ECAMS. This program aims to improve accessibility and reliability in California’s EV charging network, supporting state goals for sustainable and widely available clean transportation infrastructure.