# Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/693jj323nf00004-charging-and-fueling-infrastructure-cfi-discretionary-grant/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346798

> DOT Federal Highway Administration offered grants to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $700 million in total. Applications closed on June 13, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 693JJ323NF00004 |
| Agency | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 13, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $700 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.205 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible Applicants are:• a State or political subdivision of a State as defined by 23 U.S.C. 101;• a metropolitan planning organization;• a unit of local government;• a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function, including a port authority;• an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304));• a territory of the United States;• an authority, agency, or instrumentality of, or an entity owned by, 1 or more entities described above; or• a group of entities described above. [§ 11401(5); 23 U.S.C. 151(f)(3)]• For Community Grants only, a State or local authority with ownership of publicly accessible transportation facilities is also eligible. [§ 11401(5); 23 U.S.C. 151(f)(8)(C)]

## What the grant funds

NEW! (1/17/2024) USDOT selected 47 applications to receive grant awards under this Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. The list of 47 selected applications is available online at Grant Recipients - CFI - Environment - FHWA (dot.gov). (Full website: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/cfi/grant_recipients/) USDOT Press Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $623 Million in Grants to Continue Building Out Electric Vehicle Charging Network | FHWA (dot.gov) ------------------------------------------- NOFO AMENDMENT 1 (5/12/2023): Amendment 1 to this NOFO has been posted. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the application submission deadline to June 13, 2023. All other terms and conditions of this NOFO remain unchanged. Please refer to the "Related Documents" tab for the full text of Amendment 1. ----- END OF AMENDMENT 1 ---- USDOT held informational webinars on 3/21 and 3/22/2023 regarding the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. 693JJ323NF00004 entitled Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. The webinars provided duplicate content. Following is a link to the recording, and the passcode to view it, of the webinar held 3/22/2023. Please submit any questions to CFIGrants@dot.gov. WEBINAR Slides have been added to the Related Documents Tab in the Webinar Folder. WEBINAR RECORDING HYPER LINK: Recording of CFI Webinar held Wednesday, March 22nd Passcode: i#l2b6UV WEBINAR RECORDING FULL LINK: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/rec/share/1GyCw_c0Ii4rnovFPupeCpmUOflJPJNyBEa71GaWcoaMvj85xQjkHCR3xLlvYYd2.14w93uM5VqD0Mgsn Passcode: i#l2b6UV The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) is a new competitive grant program created by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work, urban and rural areas alike, in addition to along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs). CFI Program investments will make modern and sustainable infrastructure accessible to all drivers of electric, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas vehicles. This program provides two funding categories of grants: (1) Community Charging and Fueling Grants (Community Program); and (2) Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants (Corridor Program). The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $2.5 billion over five years for this program.

## Questions people ask

### Is 693JJ323NF00004 still open?

No. It closed on June 13, 2023.

### Who can apply for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program?

DOT Federal Highway Administration accepted applications from colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program?

Closed June 13, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $700 million in total.

### Who has won Highway Planning and Construction grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas Department of Transportation, Department of Transportation California, State of Florida Department of Transportation. The program made 202,903 awards worth $304 billion in that time.