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Virginia Department of Energy details $510,000 EV charging grant, application steps and compliance rules
Summary
The Virginia Department of Energy outlined a $510,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Assistance Program (Round 2) to fund EV supply equipment in underserved communities, explained federal compliance (Build America Buy America, Davis‑Bacon, NEPA), reporting and procurement requirements, and demonstrated how to apply via the agency grants portal; applications are due June 30, 2026.
A presenter for the program announced that “This round of funding makes $510,000 available” for projects that will carry through December 2027 and reminded applicants that “This round of funding will close 06/30/2026.” The presenter said the program’s goal is to expand EV charging access in underserved areas across the Commonwealth.
The presenter described eligible applicants as “for‑profit EV charging vendors, private businesses that will be deploying and installing EV charging equipment in underserved communities, as well as government‑industry partnerships,” giving a municipality partnering with a certified charging vendor as an example. Funded activities, the presenter said, cover the purchase and installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
The Department said it will prioritize projects in historically economically disadvantaged communities, environmental‑justice communities and sites designated as brownfields; those…
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