Looking to support the growing demand for electric vehicles in your community? The Charge Ahead Colorado (CAC) Grant offers a fantastic opportunity to fund EV charging infrastructure for businesses, governments, and communities. With up to $250,000 available per applicant, this grant is open to organizations like non-profits, workplaces, and multifamily housing. The next application round runs from January 13 to February 14, 2025 — making now the perfect time to start planning your submission. Ready to learn more? For more details, see the application guide here.
To apply for the Charge Ahead Colorado Grant, follow these steps:
- Review the Charge Ahead Colorado page on the Colorado Energy Office’s website and read through the application guide: here.
- Identify your ReCharge Coach and if you are a qualifying entity, reach out for assistance.
- Work with your utility company to choose a location and type of charger to fit your facilities’ needs. DCC Regional Coordinators can facilitate introductions to utilities.
- Connect with DCC for assistance in planning a site assessment to ensure your location is properly set up for increased energy load and install of a charging station(s).
- Contact your city/county for information on permitting fees. You are advised to not purchase a permit before being granted the award. DCC can facilitate introductions to local permitting experts.
- Gather quotes from 2-3 charging vendors. Visit DCC’s Charging & Infrastructure Partners webpage for a list of vetted vendors to get you started.
- For workplaces or HOAs, work with DCC to complete an employee/resident survey to demonstrate demand for charging stations.
- Begin your application in a Word document.
Recharge Coaches can help assist with the process, contact your coach below:
- Northern Colorado | Drive Clean Colorado | Desiree Moore: [email protected]
- West Central | CLEER | Dova Castañeda Zilly: [email protected]
- Denver Metro | Drive Clean Colorado | Jenna Wyatt: [email protected]
- East Central | Drive Clean Colorado | Milly Cruz: [email protected]
- Southwest | Four Core | Chris Cottrell: [email protected]
- Southeast | Drive Clean Colorado | A.J. Samora: [email protected]
Click Here To Download a Step-By-Step Guide On How To Apply For Charge Ahead Colorado
