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Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant - Corridor Charging
Federal competitive grant for DCFC corridor build-outs. Round 3 NOFO not yet released. Typical Round 1/2 awards $5M–$15M per project.
At a glance
| Status | Between rounds: next round not yet open |
|---|---|
| Eligible sites | fleet, public access |
| Timing | Round 3 NOFO not yet announced as of May 2026. |
| Administered by | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. DOT |
| Last verified | 2026-09-29 |
Status and key dates
Between rounds Checked against the agency page on 2026-09-29
Between rounds. FHWA says: "No estimated date for NOFO release is available at this time."
- Rounds 1A, 1B, 2
- Awarded
- Next notice of funding (NOFO)
- No date announced by FHWA
Who qualifies
Public entities apply (states, regional planning agencies, local governments, tribes, public authorities). Sites must be along an FHWA-designated Alternative Fuel Corridor.
How EV charging fits this program
Corridor grants fund public charging along designated highway corridors. In California, the open corridor-style money today is NEVI Solicitation 6.
Amounts
Set in each NOFO. There is no per-port amount.
How to apply, step by step
- Confirm the site is on a designated Alternative Fuel Corridor.
- Partner with a public applicant.
- Watch the FHWA CFI page and Grants.gov for the NOFO.
What to use instead
Open or upcoming programs that cover similar projects. Status and amounts are live from our database.
| Program | Level | Status | Amount (from our data) | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEVI Formula Program | Federal | Between rounds | See program | 2026-09-29 |
| LCFS Electricity Pathway | California State | Open | See program | 2026-09-29 |
How it pays
Competitive discretionary grant. Round 1/2 corridor awards typically $5M-$15M per project covering multi-site DCFC corridor build-outs.
DAC bonus available. Projects in state-designated low-income or environmental-justice areas qualify for a higher rebate amount on this program.
Who qualifies
Corridor track focuses on filling gaps in NEVI corridor build-out. DCFC focus. Public access required. Eligible applicants same as community tier.
Eligible properties
Geography
U.S. - must be along an FHWA-designated Alternative Fuel Corridor.
Timing
Round 3 NOFO not yet announced as of May 2026.
How to apply
How this stacks with other programs
Federal 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.
Programs that stack with this one
These are explicit stacking partners verified against agency rules. Combine with this program on the same project to layer funding.
- Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
Federal · Tax Credit · Internal Revenue Service (Treasury)
More federal programs
- Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant - Community Charging & Fueling
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. DOT - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program
FHWA / Joint Office of Energy and Transportation; CA implementer is Caltrans + CEC - USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
USDA Rural Development - DOE State Energy Program (SEP) - formula funds to CA Energy Commission
U.S. DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs
By utility
This program applies statewide. See what else is open in your utility's territory:
Sources checked on 2026-09-29
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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 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. DOT before applying. See how we verify.