Description
The Washington State Department of Commerce is initiating this Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit applications from those qualified and interested in grant funding to build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Washington state. The program aims to fill gaps in private investment and support the development of EV charging stations in multifamily residential, publicly accessible, fleet, and workplace locations. Eligible applicants include public agencies, federally recognized tribal governments, retail electric utilities, non-profits, and private entities. The program will award grants for Standard Projects, Innovation Projects, and Site Design projects, with a total of $19.4 million available for competitive grants. Key aspects of the project include:
* Eligible projects: multifamily residential, publicly accessible, fleet, and workplace EV charging stations
* Eligible applicants: public agencies, tribal governments, retail electric utilities, non-profits, and private entities
* Funding: up to $5 million per lead applicant, with a maximum of 50 project sites per lead applicant
* Project duration: 24 months
* Evaluation criteria: General Application, Site Application, and budget
* Scoring factors: lead applicant information, staffing, project partners, project description, risk mitigation plan, project management, community engagement, and budget
The RFA includes program guidelines, requirements, and instructions for applying, as well as exhibits and attachments that provide additional information and templates for applicants.