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California's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program - Solicitation 5 (South)

California Energy Commission is funding medium- and heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure across Southern California under the federal NEVI program, with applications due May 07, 2026. Projects must align with NEVI formula requirements for the regional charging network expansion. Questions deadline is March 05, 2026.

California Energy Commission CA

Categories

Electric Vehicles & Electrification EV charging infrastructure Transportation electrification planning

Important dates

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AI overview

This grant funding opportunity seeks to significantly expand medium- and heavy-duty (MDHD) electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in California's southern region in accordance with National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program requirements. The solicitation is designed to contribute to the national charging network being built under the federal NEVI program.

Applicants must submit applications through the Energy Commission Agreement Management System (ECAMS) portal at https://ecams.energy.ca.gov/s/login/. All applicants must have or create a user account to apply. User registration instructions and guidance on applying for the solicitation are available through the provided links.

Key deadlines include a Questions Deadline of March 05, 2026 at 5:00 pm for applicant inquiries, and a final Submission Deadline of May 07, 2026 at 11:59 pm for completed applications. A Pre-Application Workshop is scheduled for February 25, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM, available via remote access only.

Applicants must submit multiple required documents including the project narrative, proposal budget, letters of commitment, preliminary site plan, CEQA worksheet, NEPA documentation, utility verification form, resumes, contacts list, past performance references, applicant declaration, scope of work, and right-of-way certification. Optional letters of support and restricted access letters/agreements may also be submitted as applicable.

Resources & contact

Proposal Document

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Solicitation number

GFO-25-606

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