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The Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grant, managed by the U.S. Department of Interior/Indian Affairs, provides a competitive grant to which tribal governments and tribal businesses are eligible to apply. The program supports the development of tribal energy businesses, as well as the development of legal and regulatory frameworks in relation to those businesses and their practices in areas such as land use and natural resource extraction. The grant is currently open for applications, for which the deadline is January 16th, 2025.

The Indian Community Development Block Program, managed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development/Public and Indian Housing, is a competitive grant program that funds tribal projects focused on community development in one of three categories: housing, community facilities, and economic development. The grant is available to all tribes with an established relationship with the federal government. In addition to competitive grant opportunities, the program sets aside up to $4 million annually for noncompetitive grants, available on a first-come-first-served basis for projects that seek to eliminate or lessen problems that pose an imminent threat to public health or the safety of tribal residents.

The New Clean Vehicle Tax Credit, managed by the IRS, provides a tax credit worth up to $7,500 for individuals who purchased a plug-in EV or FCEV to apply to their personal income taxes. Vehicles must be purchased for personal use and not for re-sale. More detailed information on which vehicles are eligible for this tax credit and how the value of the credit is calculated can be found on the IRS website. The tax credit is available to individuals who report an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $150,000 or less, heads of households who report an AGI of $225,000 or less, and married couples who report an AGI of $300,000 or less. The program is set to apply through 2032. For more information, review the IRS Fact Sheet https://www.irs.gov/pub/taxpros/fs-2024-26.pdf

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program, managed by EDA, provides grants that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advancing economic prosperity in distressed communities. Eligible applicants include State governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, county governments, federally recognized Tribal governments, and more. The minimum award is $100,000 and the maximum $30,000,000. Learn more on the following additional websites:
https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/346815
https://www.eda.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/about/Economic-Adjustment-Assistance-Program-1-Pager.pdf
https://www.eda.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/about/Public-Works-Program-1-Pager.pdf

The Title XVII Innovative Clean Energy Loan Guarantees Program, managed by the Loan Programs Office (LPO), provides loan-based financing for projects that deploy new or significantly improved high-impact clean energy technology (which falls under the "Innovative Energy" category) or that employ new or significantly improved technology in the manufacturing process for a qualifying clean energy technology or manufacture innovative products with an eligible technology end-use (which falls under the "Innovative Supply Chain" category). Projects that could be eligible for Innovative Supply Chain financing, subject to LPO review, include EV charging infrastructure.

The Airport Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Pilot Program, managed by the Federal Aviation Administration, provides grants to improve airport air quality and facilitates use of zero emissions technologies at airports. Created in 2012, the program allows airport sponsors to use Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds to purchase ZEVs and to construct or modify infrastructure needed to use ZEVs. The annual program pre-application deadline is November 1st. Any public-use airport eligible to receive AIP grants in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems is eligible. An eligible vehicle includes any on-road vehicle that does not emit any criteria pollutant (or precursor pollutant) under any possible operational modes and conditions. The vehicle must also be certified by the sponsor that the make, model, or type of vehicle has been tested by a Federal vehicle testing facility acceptable to the Secretary. Program eligibility for all vehicles is limited to capital improvement costs and does not extend to operational or maintenance costs, including fuel. The Airport ZEV and Infrastructure Pilot Program Technical Guidance Document contains detailed information about project eligibility and requirements.

The Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Program (VALE), managed by the Federal Aviation Administration, is a discretionary grant program that improves airport air quality and provides air quality credits for future airport development. Created in 2004, VALE helps airport sponsors meet their state-mandated air quality responsibilities under the Clean Air Act. Through VALE, airport sponsors can use Airport Improvement Program funds and Passenger Facility Charges to finance low-emission vehicles, refueling and recharging stations, gate electrification, and other airport air quality improvements. The annual deadline for pre-applications is November 1st each year. An eligible airport must be a commercial service airport that is in a "non-attainment" or "maintenance" area for one of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The Voluntary Airport Low Emission Program Technical Report contains detailed information about program eligibility and requirements.

The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) discretionary grant program, managed by the Federal Highway Administration, is a competitive grant program to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work – urban and rural areas alike – in addition to designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. CFI Program investments will make modern and sustainable infrastructure accessible to all drivers of electric, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas vehicles. This program provides two funding categories of grants: (1) Community Charging and Alternative Fueling Grants (Community Program) and (2) Charging and Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants (Corridor Program). The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 provides $2.5 billion over a five-year period for this program to strategically deploy EV charging infrastructure and other alternative fueling infrastructure projects in urban and rural communities in publicly accessible locations, including downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities.

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, managed by the Federal Highway Administration, provides dedicated funding (via grants) to states to strategically deploy EV charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability. NEVI provides $5 billion over five years from FY2022 to FY2026. Initially, funding under this program is directed to designated Alternative Fuel Corridors for EVs to build out this national network, particularly along the Interstate Highway System. When the national network is fully built out, funding may be used on any public road or in other publicly accessible locations. NEVI program funds can be used for projects directly related to EV charging infrastructure that is open to the public or authorized commercial motor vehicle operators from more than one company. States must have their EV infrastructure deployment plan for each year approved by the FHWA in order to receive funding.

The Federal Lands Access Program, managed by the Federal Highway Administration, provides grants to improve transportation facilities that provide access to, are adjacent to, or are located within Federal lands. The Access Program supplements State and local resources for public roads, transit systems, and other transportation facilities, with an emphasis on high-use recreation sites and economic generators. The Access Program is funded by contract authority from the Highway Trust Fund and subject to obligation limitation. Funds will be allocated among the States using a statutory formula based on road mileage, number of bridges, land area, and visitation. Projects are selected by a Programming Decision Committee (PDC) established in each State. For more details on eligible projects, refer to your respective state's PDC.