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Charge! Program
Bay Area air district competitive grant for new networked L2 and DCFC chargers at public-access, workplace and multifamily sites. Currently between rounds.
At a glance
| Status | Between rounds: next round not yet open |
|---|---|
| Eligible sites | affordable housing, fleet, mixed-use, multifamily, public access, workplace |
| Timing | FYE 2025 round closed Dec 2025; awards posted 12/18/2025. No date announced for the next solicitation as of Sep 2026. Sign up for Charge! Program email updates or contact charge@baaqmd.gov. |
| Administered by | Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-29 |
How it pays
Competitive TFCA-funded grant. FYE 2025 round offered at least $10M total Bay Area-wide. Historical caps: ~$5,000-$6,000 per L2 connector for publicly accessible chargers, higher for MUH/workplace, and up to ~$25,000-$50,000 per DCFC port depending on power level and site type. MUH sites are NOT required to be publicly accessible. Awards posted via ranked list; partial cost-share model.
DAC bonus available. Projects in state-designated low-income or environmental-justice areas qualify for a higher rebate amount on this program.
Who qualifies
Open to public agencies, businesses, nonprofits, multifamily property owners. Grants offset purchase + install of new networked L2 and DCFC chargers. Publicly accessible required EXCEPT for multifamily housing. FYE 2025 solicitation closed 12/2025; FYE 2026/2027 round expected - monitor BAAQMD Charge! page.
Eligible properties
Geography
Bay Area: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, southwestern Solano, southern Sonoma counties.
Timing
FYE 2025 round closed Dec 2025; awards posted 12/18/2025. No date announced for the next solicitation as of Sep 2026. Sign up for Charge! Program email updates or contact charge@baaqmd.gov.
How to apply
How this stacks with other programs
Regional programs typically stack with utility, regional (air district), state, and city/county programs on the same project. The general California stacking rules:
- Federal §30C tax credit: ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026. Projects placed in service on or before that date may still claim it; new projects should plan without it.
- Federal grants (CFI, REAP, NEVI): not stackable with other federal grants on the same port.
- State + utility + regional + local: generally full stack across tiers. Same-tier programs serving the same port don't double-fund.
For the full stacking matrix, see the homepage stacking section.
More regional programs
- Residential EV Charging Incentive Program (MSRC)
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) / MSRC - Carl Moyer Program - EV Charging Infrastructure (Fleet)
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) - SoCal EV Ready Program
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Resiliency Program (PON2026-01)
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) - Charge Up! EV Charger Incentive Program
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD)
Utility guide
This program is part of the PG&E picture. See everything open there:
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Get charger pricing →Verified against agency sources on 2026-09-29. Eligibility, deadlines, and dollar amounts can change between refresh cycles - always confirm directly with Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) before applying. See how we verify.