As a service to our members, CTE continually tracks state funding opportunities that could be of potential interest to our members. CTE monitors and updates the latest funding options in each state, providing direct and timely information to transportation professionals, industry leaders, and stakeholders.

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Background and Award Information

California – The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has released a new funding opportunity for the Lower-Emission School Bus Program in the South Coast Air Basin. This program is designed to assist public school districts with the purchase of new Type A, C, or D zero-emission school buses. Eligible applicants include public school districts and Joint Power Authorities formed by public school districts within the geographical boundaries of the South Coast AQMD. There is $45 million in funding available and applications are due on April 18, 2025.

Michigan – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced its 2025 One-Time Mobility Fund grants through its Michigan Mobility Funding Platform, meant for small businesses and startups. Grants will be awarded for two categories of projects, including test sites and deployments. Test site grants range from $50,000 to $200,000 and are meant for mobility projects that include a partnership with one of nine pre-approved closed environmental test sites. Deployment grants range from $100,000 to $500,000 and are meant for any project in a public space that includes a partnership with municipalities and/or state agencies. Applications are due March 13, 2025.

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Mid-Southern U.S. – The Delta Regional Authority has released a Notice of Funding Availability for the 2025 Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF). The CIF provides direct investment for public infrastructure and transportation infrastructure  to communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Most project award amounts will range from $500,000 to $2 million, based on the project type and application score. Eligible Applicants include Counties/parishes, cities, or other local government subdivisions, public or private nonprofit organizations, regional and economic development organizations, workforce boards, labor unions, community and faith-based organizations, colleges, trade schools, and minority-serving institutions, and federally recognized Tribes. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Minnesota – The Minnesota Department of Commerce has issued a request for proposals for the purchase of electric school buses from eligible school districts throughout Minnesota and applicants on their behalf. A total of $13 million in funding is  available to accelerate school districts’ adoption of electric school buses and to encourage schools to use vehicle electrification as a teaching tool that can be integrated into the school's curriculum. The funding will cover the cost of procuring electric buses and other related equipment, including charging infrastructure. Applications are due May 13, 2025.

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New Jersey – New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) has issued an expression of interest for Services Related to Battery Electric Bus (BEB) Equipment, Infrastructure, and Microgrids as NJ Transit intends to expand their current fleet of 8 BEBs to approximately 1,000 BEBs over the next 10 years. The selected vendor will be responsible for the design, build, installation, monitoring, maintenance, and management services for electric vehicle charging equipment, related infrastructure and supporting software, networking and communications systems. There is a 13% SBE/DVOB goal for this project. Applications are due on March 26, 2025.

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Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee Valley Authority have issued a notice of intent to release a second-round grant solicitation for the Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program. This round of funding will support the continued development of the Fast Charge Network in Tennessee, building out DC fast charging infrastructure at least every 50 miles along prioritized corridors. Eligible applicants will include Tennessee local power companies, for-profit or nonprofit organizations authorized to do business in the State of Tennessee, and government entities, including local governments or public institutions of higher education based in Tennessee. This solicitation is anticipated to be released in Spring 2025.

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Washington – The City of Tacoma is soliciting proposals to establish one or more contracts with qualified vendors to provide the turnkey delivery of equipment, materials, and personnel necessary to construct one, fully functioning Federal Railroad Administration compliant battery-electric locomotive that will be charged using a reverse pantograph style charging system. There is an estimated $5 million in funding available and applications are due on March 18, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities, please contact Wendy Morgan ([email protected]).

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