This document provides information and resources for organizations seeking help and funding for electric vehicle and transportation electrification projects. It lists various tools, reports, and organizations that offer technical assistance, funding information, and support for states and local governments applying for federal grants related to electric vehicle infrastructure, fleet electrification, and transportation decarbonization. Key resources highlighted include tools from Atlas Public Policy, the Climate Program Portal, the EV Funding Finder, guidance from NASEO/AASHTO, and technical assistance from the Department of Energy and Grid Alternatives.

1. Where to Get Help
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2. Atlas Public Policy equips businesses and policymakers to make
strategic, informed decisions that serve the public interest. Atlas
builds analytical tools and dashboards using powerful, accessible
technology, and offers expert advisory services to tackle the pressing
issues of the day.
A DC-based policy tech firm est. in 2015
www.atlasevhub.com
A one-stop shop for everything
transportation electrification
www.climateprogramportal.org
A centralized directory for tracking
federal climate investments
Free for public agencies and clean cities
coordinators
info@atlaspolicy.co
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3. Federal Funding Tools & Resource
• EV Funding Finder – User-friendly tool for finding customized
pathways to best-fit funding options for public and private
partners across fleet, charging, and other priorities.
• Local Government Playbook – Tool for supporting planning and
deployment of federal funding, including near- and long-term
policy recommendations, partner engagement, and more.
• DRVE Tool – Free-to-use fleet analysis tool for light, medium,
and heavy-duty. Includes consideration for various incentives
available at utility, state, and federal level.

4. NEVI RFP Scope
of Work
EV States
Clearinghouse
Justice40 Case
Study
State-Utility
Engagement
Series
Models for
Interagency
Agreements
Permitting
Guidelines
Workforce
Development
Examples
Key Themes from Regional Discussions
• Supply chain disruptions are likely to continue and may
disrupt project timelines
• Build America, Buy American requirements may cause
additional delays
• Utility role in EV station planning, buildout, and
maintenance vary widely
• Utilities stress the need for states to engage early and
often
• Uptime requirements (97%) will be challenging, states are
exploring options for monitoring and enforcing station
uptime
• Data is needed for station planning, and for station O&M.
Tension between what data utilities and EVSE companies
can provide, and what states need
• Questions exist around revenue models for stations after
IIJA funding has passed
Resources for States
Support for States: Initiative from
NASEO and AASHTO
National EV
Conference
Contact: ddixon@naseo.org

5. State DOTs Decarbonizing
Transportation with the IIJA
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding Programs
o National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI) Formula
o Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) - Provides funds for projects designed to
reduce transportation emissions. Formula
o Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving
Transportation (PROTECT) – improve surface transportation resilience against
natural hazards, including climate change, sea level rise, flooding, extreme
weather events. Formula and Discretionary
o Charging and Fueling and Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program
https://transportation.org/

6. USDN Technical Assistance & Resources
*Some resources may only be available behind a paywall
Grants Assistance Support for Member Governments (and CBOs Where Applicable)
● Pre-Proposal Assistance - Discuss grant strategy, answer questions, align funding with project ideas.
● Proposal Assistance - Advisory coaching, review and editing, and submission process guidance.
● Proposal Writing (COMING SOON) - For projects serving disadvantaged communities, small
offices/budgets.
Federal Funding Program
● Track and share current and anticipated federal Funding opportunities.
● Peer learning presentations - Learn about other local governments’ lessons learned and processes.
● Federal funding program webinars, to learn how to develop competitive funding proposals.
● Opportunities to inform the design and implementation of federal funding programs.
Capacity Building Program
● High Impact Practices Mini-Series will include a session on equitable mobility.
● 2023 Annual Meeting will feature programming on EVs (program planning currently underway).

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY & RENEWABLE ENERGY
Technical Assistance from DOE Vehicle Technologies Office
CleanCities.energy.gov
FuelEconomy.gov
AFDC.energy.gov
TechnicalResponse@icf.com
Alternative
Fuels,
Vehicles, &
Stations
Fuel
Conservation
Laws &
Incentives
Interactive
Tools
Maps & Data
Publications
Case Studies
Alternative
Fuels Data
Center (AFDC)
FuelEconomy.go
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• Fuel Economy Guide
• Federal Tax Credits
• Find and Compare Cars
• Trip Calculator
• Fuel Cost Saving
Calculator

8. Technical considerations for funding
proposals
GRID Alternatives (www.gridalternatives.org) is the country's largest nonprofit that builds
community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through
renewable energy technologies, including solar power, electric vehicles, battery storage, and
more.
Topics to explore on the more "technical" side of technical assistance include:
● Alignment of EVSE technical requirements with proposed strategies
○ e.g. CFI requirement for public access to charging stations conflicts with on-site
property management requirements for multifamily housing
● Site electrical capacity upgrade requirements for different deployment strategies
● Successful strategies & lessons learned for integrating equitable access to infrastructure
with equitable access to EVs and EV incentives
● EVSE operations & maintenance strategies
● Integration of workforce development strategies into deployment
● Integration of EVSE with other DERs (solar, battery storage, etc.)
● Leveraging project finance + IRA tax credits for equity projects

9. Forth Federal Charging Support
Access our Charging Infrastructure
Education Learning Platform
This course addresses topics necessary to apply for
federal grant funding and create impactful electric
vehicle programs in underserved and rural
communities.
Forth can help communities interested in pursuing
charging infrastructure grants with:
Services
● Match making/cost share assistance among potential partners
and sources
● Design and/or manage engagement activities
● Design and/or manage meaningful public involvement
programs
● Technical assistance in drafting proposals
● Advice and access to reports and resources
Tools
● Complimentary access to our Learning Platform
(available to first 50 registrants, a $299 value)
Promo Code:
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Course Objectives:
● Defining equity in electric mobility
● Identifying key partners
● Making EVs more accessible in underserved
and rural communities
● Funding to implement effective and equitable
programs

10. QUESTIONS?
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