Description
This competitive grant funds the design, construction, and five‑year operation of publicly accessible DC fast‑charging stations across California’s Alternative Fuel Corridors. Applicants may propose 1–20 stations, each with 4–20 CCS‑Type 1 ports delivering ≥150 kW per port. The program requires a 20 % match (minimum 50 % cash), adherence to CEQA/NEPA processes, Buy‑America compliance, and a 25 % small‑business participation goal. Grants cover equipment, installation, networking, maintenance, outreach, and related site‑work; ineligible costs include land acquisition, utility‑provided upgrades, and non‑reimbursable charger types. Awardees must achieve ≥97 % annual uptime and operate stations for at least five years.
• Up to $79 M total, with a single applicant cap of ≈ $27.7 M.
• Stations must be ≤ 1 mile of an AFC off‑ramp, not on Caltrans land, and not duplicate NEVI 1‑3 sites.
• Required deliverables include a detailed project narrative, site plans, CEQA worksheet, NEPA PES form, utility verification, letters of commitment, and ongoing quarterly/annual reporting.