# Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program ROUND 2

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/693jj324nf00017-charging-and-fueling-infrastructure-cfi-discretionary-grant/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/354602

> DOT Federal Highway Administration offered grants to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $1.3 billion in total. Applications closed on September 11, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 693JJ324NF00017 |
| Agency | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 11, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $1.3 billion |
| 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 - 8/27/2024: Today USDOT announced the selection of 51 new CFI projects to receive grant awards from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This new batch of selected projects is referred to as “CFI Round 1B.” For information, see the Press Release: INVESTING IN AMERICA: Number of Publicly Available Electric Vehicle Chargers Has Doubled Since Start of Biden-Harris Administration | FHWA (dot.gov) (LINK: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/cfi/grant_recipients/round_1b/) See FHWA CFI Round 1B Website LINK: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/cfi/grant_recipients/round_1b/ NEW - 8/22/2024: APPLICATION DUE DATE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2024. Amendment 1 to NOFO 693JJ324NF00017 is issued on 8/22/2024 to extend the submission deadline for Round 2 applications from August 28, 2024 to 11:59PM on September 11, 2024. See Amendment 1 posted under Related Documents Tab, in the Full Announcement folder. NEW - 8/15/2024: Document added to the Related Documents tab entitled QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. The application due date remains unchanged as 8/28/2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern time. New - 6/17/2024: Documents added to the Related Documents tab include the Reconsideration of Round 1 Applications - Webinar slides and the link to the webinar recording. The webinar was held on 6/11/2024. New - 6/12/2024: Documents added to the Related Documents tab include the CFI NOFO Round 2 Overview Webinar slides and the link to the webinar recording. The webinar was held on 6/6/2024. Full NOFO was posted under Related Documents Tab at 10 am Eastern on 5/30/2024. The purpose of this NOFO is to solicit applications for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” or “BIL”). In addition, funds under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program 10 percent set-aside (NEVI 10), also established by BIL, will also be awarded under this NOFO. Funding program sources, Fiscal Years (FY), and amounts available for award under this NOFO can be found in the NOFO. This NOFO also announces FHWA’s intention to make additional awards for applications submitted under FY 2022/2023 CFI Round 1 NOFO (693JJ323NF00004) issued March 14, 2023. Webinars to share information about the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CFI Program will be held on the following dates. Webinars are open to the public and registration is required.

## Questions people ask

### Is 693JJ324NF00017 still open?

No. It closed on September 11, 2024.

### Who can apply for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program ROUND 2?

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 ROUND 2?

Closed September 11, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $1.3 billion 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.