Discretionary Grant Program for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (Corridor Charging)

Federal Agency

Sub-Department

Federal Highway Administration (FHA)

Purpose

To strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure and other alternative fueling infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors.

Applicant and/or Project Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants include state or political subdivision of a State, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Local government, Special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function, Indian Tribe, Territory.

Decarbonization Considerations

Eligible projects under Corridor Charging component of the program umbrella specifically call out fossil-based technologies. Additional FHA guidance and clarification may be useful in understanding if competitive funds will prioritize the deployment of publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure and hydrogen over alternatives like propane and natural gas for fueling infrastructure in designated alternative fuel corridors.

Equity Considerations

See the "Equity Design Considerations for Federal Funding" for general considerations and additional sector-based resources: https://cityrenewables.org/resources/equity-design-considerations-for-federal-funding/

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