Direct Current Fast-Charging Plazas Grant
Forecasted
The Direct Current Fast-Charging Plazas Grant from the Colorado Energy Office funds high-speed public EV charging plazas statewide, focusing on robust technical standards, accessibility, and advanced energy storage.
Funder: Colorado Energy Office
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Q&A deadline, projected) | July 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $175,000 per charging port (priority locations); total award per site capped by region and project cost; $14M+ projected for next round; 4+ ports per site, 150kW+ each; match required (up to 80%).
Summary: Funding for publicly accessible, high-speed EV charging plazas across Colorado, focusing on underserved communities and highway corridors.
Key Information: All dates are projected; applicants must meet robust technical, accessibility, and reporting requirements.
Description
The Direct Current Fast-Charging Plazas Grant, administered by the Colorado Energy Office (CEO), supports the installation of high-speed, publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout Colorado. The program targets both communities and key highway corridors, with a focus on filling infrastructure gaps, increasing charging convenience for residents without home or workplace charging, and supporting long-distance EV travel. Funding is provided through the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and the state's Community Access Enterprise (CAE), with enhanced incentives for priority locations and projects incorporating battery storage. Applicants must propose sites with at least four charging ports (150kW minimum per port) and meet strict requirements for accessibility, reliability, and compliance with federal and state standards.
