Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program
This grant funds the purchase or lease of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and charging infrastructure to help Maryland fleets reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance clean transportation.
Funder: Maryland Energy Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Amounts and per-project caps not yet specified; details to be published in future Funding Opportunity Announcements.
Summary: Supports the purchase or lease of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and related charging infrastructure for commercial, industrial, and school bus fleets in Maryland.
Key Information: Compliance with Maryland Energy Administration’s Fossil Fuel Policy is a minimum eligibility requirement starting in FY2027.
Description
The Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program, administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), aims to accelerate the electrification of transportation fleets across Maryland. The program provides competitive grants to support the purchase or lease of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles—including commercial and industrial fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, and electric school buses—as well as supplemental funding for the installation of charging infrastructure. The initiative is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote energy efficiency, and advance climate action statewide.
