Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program - Public Charging Use Case

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Energy Unit is offering grants under the Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program - Public Charging Use Case (RFP #2) to support the accelerated deployment of publicly available Level 2 alternating current (AC) and direct current fast charging (DCFC) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Michigan. The program objectives are to design, build, operate, and maintain publicly accessible EV charging stations that offer broad and equitable access across communities, accelerate EV adoption, support worry-free travel across the state by 2030, decarbonize transportation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and advance the goals of the MI Healthy Climate Plan and MI Future Mobility Plan.

Eligible applicants include private, public, and nonprofit organizations. To be eligible, applicants must have a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registered through SAM.gov and be registered as a State of Michigan vendor in SIGMA VSS prior to executing a grant agreement. Grantees must agree to operate and maintain the EV charging infrastructure for at least five years after commissioning, maintain charging port uptime of greater than 97 percent, coordinate with utility providers to secure a 'Will Serve Letter', and apply for any applicable utility rebates to count toward cost share. Preference is given to projects incorporating bonus features such as additional connector types beyond CCS Type 1 and SAE J1772, enhanced physical protection, additional site safety and security, nearby amenities, advanced cybersecurity and accessible payment options, pull-through parking spaces for trailers, smart charging technology, and on-site renewable energy or battery storage integration.

Eligible projects must be physically located in Michigan, deploy certified Level 2 AC (minimum continuous power output of 6.6 kW per port) and/or DCFC stations (minimum continuous power output of 50 kW per port), and guarantee 24/7/365 public accessibility. Facilities must have long-range plans for continued use and comply with the U.S. Access Board's ADA design recommendations. Ineligible projects include those located outside of Michigan, fossil fuel-based alternative fueling infrastructure, demonstration of non-commercially available technologies, projects at multifamily housing properties, and any costs incurred prior to grant award approval.

Applications are accepted and evaluated on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis until all funds are allocated. Applicants must submit an online application through EGLE's portal along with required attachments, including an Approved Budget Form, detailed implementation timeline, organizational chart and team qualifications, financial documentation or Single Audit, expenditure quotes, detailed site plan, technical specifications, operational model, operations and maintenance plan, site proposal summary, utility 'Will Serve Letter', and rebate documentation. Awards are reimbursement-based and all grant funds must be expended by September 30, 2027.