Fleet-ZERO EV Charging Grant
Fleet-ZERO EV Charging Grant supports Colorado fleet operators and charging providers with charging equipment and infrastructure to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and lower fleet fueling costs.
This grant was recently updated
Fall 2026 M/HD Corridor applications and Charging Hub and EBUS enhanced incentives are now open. EBUS per-port incentives rose from $25,000 to $50,000 for DCFC below 50 kW and from $75,000 to $100,000 for DCFC/MCS at 100+ kW; Charging Hubs now require three or more fleets, and other details changed.
Funder: Colorado Energy Office
Due Dates: January 15, 2027, 5:00 PM MT (Standard and M/HD Corridor) | Rolling (Requests up to $50,000) | December 4, 2026, 5:00 PM MT (Q&A submissions)
Funding Amounts: $10+ million available; Rolling awards up to $50,000; likely Standard maximums of $250,000–$500,000; M/HD Corridor up to $2 million per site
Summary: Supports Colorado fleet electrification through charging equipment and infrastructure for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles and equipment.
Key Information: Do not purchase equipment, contract for costs, or begin work before receiving an executed grant agreement.
Description
Fleet-ZERO is a competitive statewide charging infrastructure program managed by the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and Community Access Enterprise. It supports private depot charging, shared fleet charging, and charging-as-a-service for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty on- and off-road electric vehicles and equipment. Funding covers charging equipment, installation, associated infrastructure, and required warranty and networking or telematics coverage—not vehicle purchases.
The program seeks to reduce diesel and gasoline emissions, improve public health and air quality, and lower fleet fueling costs. It prioritizes disproportionately impacted communities and offers enhanced incentives for qualifying entities, charging hubs serving three or more fleets, and eligible school transportation projects. A separate M/HD Corridor application supports larger charging hubs configured for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
