National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant supports charging providers installing and maintaining fast chargers to close Washington highway charging gaps for passenger and freight vehicles.
Funder: Washington State Department of Transportation
Due Dates: October 15, 2027 (Section 6.4 submission deadline) | October 19, 2027 (Window close) | October 20, 2027 (Final rolling deadline) | November 6, 2026 (Questions)
Funding Amounts: Up to $69 million total; minimum applicant match of 20% or 30%; five years of operations and maintenance
Summary: Supports acquisition, installation, operation, and maintenance of fast-charging infrastructure along eligible Washington highway segments.
Key Information: Only shovel-ready projects qualify, with capacity to execute an agreement within 30 days of proposed award.
Description
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) administers this competitive program using Federal Highway Administration National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure formula funds. Round 2 supports publicly accessible direct current fast-charging infrastructure for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors in Washington.
The program prioritizes rural and underserved corridors, remaining highway charging gaps, and higher-capacity infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on I-5. Funding supports acquiring and installing charging equipment and keeping stations operating and maintained. WSDOT focuses exclusively on shovel-ready proposals demonstrating fast-track deployment, secured sites, utility coordination, government-project experience, and financial readiness.
