Opportunity Title:
EnergIIZE - EV Jump Start Funding Lane
Description:
EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero- Emission Commercial Vehicles) is the nation's first commercial vehicle fleet infrastructure incentive project. Funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program and implemented by CALSTART, EnergIIZE provides incentives for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure equipment for medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles operated and domiciled in California.
EV Jump Start is one of four funding lanes under EnergIIZE. The application process is competitive and applications are scored on criteria demonstrating project readiness, cost effectiveness and community benefit. Commercial fleet users interested in deploying electric charging infrastructure for MD/HD electric vehicles may be eligible for up to $750k of funding per project.
Eligibility:
Small business as recognized by the California State Legislative Code, Section 14837. Certified Minority Business Enterprise, WomanOwned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or LGBT-Owned Small Business. Transit agencies located in or that have at least 50% of fleet operations in a designated Disadvantaged Community (according to CalEnviroScreen 4.0). School Districts in a designated Disadvantaged Community (according to CalEnviroScreen 4.0). Low-Income Community (as defined by AB 1550). Tribal entity Non-profit organizations
Maximum Award:
$750,000
Application Deadline:
August 18, 2023
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