Incentives and Funding Opportunities
Many state and federal grant programs exist to increase alternative transportation adoption.
The Drive Clean Colorado team of experts is here to provide individualized coaching and support for vehicle and infrastructure incentives and grant for fleets – contact us now for more information.
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Vehicles
Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit 
- Federal Tax Credit
- Public and Private Fleets
- Class 2b – Class 8 On-Road Vehicles
- Fuel Types: Battery Electric, Fuel Cell Electric
- New vehicles and Conversions
Available year-round (form is being finalized now)
Innovative Motor Vehicle & Truck Credits for Electric & Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- State of Colorado Tax Credit
- Private Fleets with a tax liability
- Light, medium, and heavy duty on-road vehicles
- Fuel Types: Battery Electric and Fuel Cell Electric
Available year-round (realized on tax return)
Clean Fleet Vehicle Technology Grant
- Colorado Clean Fleet Enterprise (Funding from SB260)
- Public and Private Fleets
- Class 2b – Class 8 On-Road Vehicles
- Fuel Types: Battery Electric, Fuel Cell Electric, Recovered Methane
- New vehicles and Conversions
- Program Guide Available
Open until June 30, 2023.
Colorado Low Emission Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption
- Exemption of State Sales Tax
- Private Fleets
- Trucks must have GVWR over 10,000 pounds
Available year-round
Colorado Clean Diesel Program
- Funding from Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA)
- Private and Public Fleets
- Off-road vehicles
- Fuel Types: Battery Electric, Fuel Cell Electric, Recovered Methane
- Requires scrap vehicle
Open until funds are expended
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA)
- Funding from U.S. EPA
- Public fleets, nonprofits
- Class 5 – 8
- Diesel Emission reduction technologies designated on EPA website
- Requires scrap vehicle
Notice of Funding Opportunity expected in early 2023
Transit
Clean Transit Enterprise Grant
- Colorado Clean Transit Enterprise (Funding from SB260)
- Public Fleets
- Supports public transit electrification planning efforts, facility upgrades, fleet motor vehicle replacement, as well as construction and development of electric motor vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure.
- Fuel Types: Battery Electric, Fuel Cell Electric
Available 2023
Low or No Emission (LO-NO) Program and Bus Facilities Program
- Funding from the Federal Transit Administration
- Total of $1.7 billion
- Supports state and local efforts to transition to zero and low emission transit buses and infrastructure and workforce development.
Closed but will reopen in 2024
Infrastructure
Federal Alternative Fuel and Infrastructure Tax Credits
- Tax credits for fueling infrastructure for E85, biodiesel, CNG, propane, and electricity, including residential.
Available year-round (realized on tax return)
Charge Ahead Colorado
- State of Colorado grant for chargers
- $6,000 to $12,500 for Level 2 Fleet Chargers
Three application rounds, January, May and November
Opens May 15 through June 16, 2023.
DCFC Plazas Program
- State of Colorado grant for Level 3 chargers
- Up to 80% of project costs
Closed but will reopen in 2024
Fleet Zero-Emission Infrastructure Program
- Colorado Energy Office grant for charging infrastructure to support light-, medium-, and heavy-duty fleets
- Both public and depot charging will qualify
Open through June 30, 2023
Community Access Enterprise Funding
- Colorado Community Access Enterprise (Funding from SB260)
- Supports the widespread adoption of electric motor vehicles, equitably invests in transportation infrastructure, and incentivizes the acquisition and use of electric motor vehicles and electric alternatives to motor vehicles.
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program
- Grant program for EV charging and alternative fuel infrastructure
- Two funding categories: community charging and fueling grants (Community Program), alternative fuel corridor grants (Corridor Program)
- $2.5 billion over five years
- Priorities include rural areas, low-income neighborhoods, and multifamily units
Application deadline extended to June 13, 2023
Utility Provider Programs
- Black Hills Energy | Commercial EV Charging Rebate
- San Isabel Electric Association (SIEA) | Charging Station Rebate
- Xcel Energy | Electrifying Your Fleet Program (Vehicles, Data, and Chargers)
Available year-round
School Buses
Clean School Bus Funding
- Funding from the EPA
- Total of $5 billion between fiscal years 2022 and 2026
- Funds the replacement of existing school buses with low- or zero-emission school buses (electric or propane)
- Also may include funding to purchase charging and fueling infrastructure
Now open! Applications close August 22, 2023
Clean School Bus Program
- Funding from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Total of $65 million
- Funds electric school buses and associated charging infrastructure
Now open until June 30, 2023
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA)
- Funding from U.S. EPA
- School districts, nonprofits
- Class 5 – 8
- Diesel Emission reduction technologies designated on EPA website
- Requires scrap vehicle
Notice of Funding Opportunity expected in early 2023
Other
Local Governments Electric Vehicle Readiness Planning Grants
- Funding for local and county governments to develop EV readiness plans
- Funding from the Colorado Energy Office
- Prepare strategies and encourage community adoption of EVs
Closed but will reopen in 2024
Ride and Drive Electric Funding Opportunity
- Under the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
- $50 million
- Supports the rapid transition to electrified transportation and catalyzes private sector investments in clean transportation
NEW! Concept papers due June 16. Full applications close July 28, 2023.
Clean Energy to Communities Program: In-Depth Partnerships
- In-depth technical partnerships for reliable, resilient, and affordable clean energy systems
- Funding from the U.S. Department of Energy
Closed but will reopen in 2024
eCargo Bike Commerical Delivery Pilot Program
- Under the Community Access Enterprise (CAE) in partnership with the Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
- Provides funding for the development and implementation of eBike deployment projects in communities across Colorado
Applications due June 20, 2023.
Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) Program Wide Funding Opportunity
- Through the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) under the U.S. Department of Energy
- Aid in the deployment of advanced technologies for both on- and off-road vehicle charging and infrastructure, innovative public transit solutions, and training
NEW! Concept papers due June 26. Full applications close August 11, 2023.
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