The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that resources are now available to help businesses and organizations to prepare in advance of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Notice of Funding Opportunity announcement, which is anticipated for late December/early January.

As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, PennDOT will receive and distribute $171.5 million in formula funds for electric vehicle charging infrastructure over the next five years.

The NEVI funding available for the first federal fiscal year is $25.4 million. NEVI grants will require the grantee to provide a minimum 20% match.

PennDOT will host an informational webinar about the 2022 NEVI Grant Program from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 1. This webinar is intended for all audiences interested in applying for PennDOT NEVI grant program funds. This webinar will provide an overview of the PennDOT NEVI grant program, as well as information on eligibility, types of projects funded, how to apply, eligible and non-eligible costs, and application best practices.

In addition, NEVI stakeholder sessions are being held around the state. These sessions will include a presentation portion, followed by an opportunity to network, and expand professional connections and partnerships. Interested parties can register for a session of interest on PennDOT’s “Learn About NEVI” webpage.

To enhance traveler information for the growing number of EV drivers, the state’s traveler information system – 511PA - now also includes EV charging station locations as an option on its traffic map. Using data from the U.S. Department of Energy, the map shows locations across the state by connector type, including CCS, J1772, CHAdeMO, Tesla, and NEMA.

For more information on NEVI funds in Pennsylvania and to review PennDOT’s pre-announcement resources, visit the PennDOT website.