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$13.5M in EPA clean diesel grant funding available

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $13.5 million in grant funding to help governments and nonprofit organizations switch to cleaner diesel engines. Local governments, tribal agencies and nonprofits can win grants up to $2.14 million each.

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Pennsylvania DEP Makes $6 Million Available for Alternative Fuel Transportation Projects

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now accepting applications through the state’s $6 million Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant program (AFIG) for fuel or fuel-saving projects throughout the state. million gallons.

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First round of $700M in funding from $2.5B Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program opens

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billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program has opened. The CFI Discretionary Grant Program builds on the $5-billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, for which the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published finalized minimum standards in February.

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Massachusetts awarding $15.5M to alternative fuel vehicles and projects; $1.8M for 8 electric school buses

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In December, the Patrick Administration awarded grants and announced new investments in three programs to support alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure across Massachusetts, including the launch of an electric school bus pilot. million in grants for eight electric school buses with vehicle-to-grid capability.

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Inside the CFI Grant Program: Federal Funding for EV Charging in Your Community

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To address this challenge, the US federal government’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grant program will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and deployment of EV charging stations and other alternative fueling infrastructure. Here’s what you need to know about the new CFI grant program.

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EPA launches first $500M funding opportunity for $5B Clean School Bus Program

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The Agency will also launch a grant competition later this year. Awards up to 100% of the cost of the replacement bus and charging or fueling infrastructure are possible, and EPA may award funding for bus replacement and infrastructure through grants, rebates, or contracts.

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Biden Administration releases EV Charging Action Plan

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The law includes $5 billion in formula funding for states with a goal to build a national charging network of 500,000 public chargers; 10% is set-aside each year to provide grants to States to help fill gaps in the network. The law also provides $2.5 FHWA will establish a recurring process to regularly update these corridors.

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