Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program
Forecasted
Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program supports Maryland fleet operators and school transportation providers with zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure for fleet use.
Funder: Maryland Energy Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Vehicle purchase or lease support, plus supplemental funding for new charging infrastructure
Summary: Supports zero-emission commercial and industrial fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, and electric buses serving Maryland public school students.
Key Information: Ability to comply with MEA’s Fossil Fuel Policy is a minimum eligibility requirement.
Description
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) lists this competitive grant program among its upcoming fiscal year 2027 transportation programs. It supports the purchase or lease of medium-duty and heavy-duty zero-emission commercial or industrial fleet vehicles, zero-emission heavy equipment for commercial or industrial use, and electric school buses serving Maryland public school students.
The program’s target audience spans public school transportation providers, commercial and industrial entities, agricultural entities, fleet operators, and manufacturers of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Supplemental support pairs electric vehicle purchases with installation of new charging infrastructure. The FY27 notice is for planning purposes: final program design and stakeholder feedback may change program details, and the individual Funding Opportunity Announcement will establish specific requirements.
