Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today made an additional corridor-group eligible for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Round 1B funding. The proposal period for the newly added corridor-group will close on August 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. The proposal period for the 14 previously announced Round 1B corridor-groups, opened on May 13, will remain on-schedule and close July 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT.
The additional corridor group, 70B, includes exit 149 (Breezewood) through exit 168 (Warfordsburg), near the Maryland border. The Round 1B Funding Opportunity and additional materials for proposers' reference and use are available on PennDOT's Apply for NEVI Funds web page.
The PA NEVI program includes multiple rounds of funding. Round 1B will focus on closing the last remaining gaps along the state's Alternative Fuel Corridors for electric vehicle (EV) charging following Round 1 and 1A project selections. A complete map of priority locations eligible for Round 1B funding can be found here.
Funds for the PA NEVI program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain EV charging infrastructure across Pennsylvania. The NEVI funding supports the commonwealth and federal goal of expanding EV charging along the previously designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) (list) and Interstate lookalikes. Pennsylvania has over 1,800 miles of AFCs. Per the guidance from U.S. DOT, NEVI formula funds must first be used to “build out" designated AFCs (no more than 50 miles between stations and less than 1 mile from an exit) and meet U.S. DOT minimum standards and requirements.
All proposals must be submitted electronically through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development's eGrants system by August 2, 2024, at 5:00 PM EDT for corridor-group 70B. For more information on NEVI funds in Pennsylvania, visit the PennDOT website.
Pennsylvania can compete for billions of dollars in federal funds across a wide range of federal grant programs through the BIL, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). To help communities and organizations learn about these opportunities, PennDOT created a web page, www.penndot.pa.gov/IIJA, with details on federal grant opportunities to help municipalities, townships, and other community agencies with understanding the multiple transportation program grants that are available. The page includes Grant Alerts, guides, and links to important resources for local municipalities and organizations interested in pursuing federal funding opportunities
Information about state infrastructure in Pennsylvania, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at https://www.projects.penndot.gov/.
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