The N.C. Division of Air Quality will accept new applications from North Carolina state agencies for proposed Level 2 charging projects with an additional $739,839 available.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) was released on June 1, 2023. Applications open on July 3 and are due by Sept. 1, 2023.
This second round of funding will have approximately $739,839 available for the Level 2 State Agency Program to install Level 2 electric vehicle charging infrastructure at state-maintained facilities and attractions.
Timeline
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of RFP | June 1, 2023 |
| PDF reference application available on program webpage | June 1, 2023 |
| Program RFP information session | June 15, 2023 |
| Information sessions will be online and registration is required. Dates and times will be posted below under the Level 2 State Agency Applicant Webinar section. | |
| Application available in DAQ Grants Management System | July 3, 2023 |
| Proposal application must be submitted in DAQ Grants Management System | September 1, 2023 |
| Proposal application evaluations | September - October 2023 |
| Phase 2 project selections | October 2022 |
| Grant awards announced | October - November 2023 |
Eligibility
Eligible projects can be submitted by:
NC State Government Agencies and state maintained attractions. NC State Government Agencies include state agencies, departments, institutions, public universities and community colleges. State maintained attractions includes state parks, aquariums, museums, etc. State agencies are subject to using contractors approved on the mandatory Statewide Term Contract 691A – Electric Vehicle Charging Station Equipment, Accessories Installation & Infrastructure.
- Additionally, any project applications submitted by public-private partnerships where the lead applicant represents a state agency or state managed attraction listed above.
For full details, read the Request for Proposal.
Program Applicant Webinar
A webinar on the Level 2 State Agency Program Request for Proposals is scheduled for June 15, 2023, from 10am - 12pm, for interested stakeholders and state agency applicants. During this webinar, staff will discuss the RFP and the requirements, answer questions regarding the Level 2 State Agency Request for Proposals and the application.
Staff from the NC Clean Energy Technology Center will also discuss their CFAT grant program and the opportunity for state agencies to leverage funding from both programs to fund infrastructure projects.
This webinar is for state applicants interested in submitting applications for the Level 2 State Agency Program only. Registration is required to participate in this webinar.
How to Apply
Visit the program webpage for more information.