CFI Grant Support

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program

The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program is a federal grant program focused on deploying EV charging infrastructure across urban and rural communities, increasing access to publicly accessible charging in downtown areas, underserved and disadvantaged communities, local neighborhoods and other convenient charging locations.

Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program offers $2.5 billion through two primary funding streams: Community Charging and Fueling Grants (Community Program) and Alternative Fuel Corridors (Corridor Program). It requires that 50% of the funding over five years be made available for both categories.

Eligibility Criteria: Community Program

Eligible Entities: State and local governments, Native American tribal governments, metropolitan planning organizations and State or local authorities with ownership of publicly accessible transportation facilities.
Project Focus: Publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure in parking facilities at public buildings, schools, parks and publicly accessible private properties in urban and rural communities.

Grant Resources

Forth Support in CFI Grant Wins

Among the Round 2 awardees, Forth supported nine communities in securing nearly $200 million in funding. Notable applications Forth supported include:

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency: $100,000,000
Cowlitz Indian Tribe: $15,000,000
City of Jacksonville: $2,829,740
City of Philadelphia: $11,092,498
Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments: $6,602,400
The Virginia Department of Energy: $10,797,461
City and County of San Francisco Environment Department: $14,996,876
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment: $15,000,000
Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization: $12,690,059

Round 1 Reapplication Awards in Round 2

Forth supported five communities with their applications totaling $149.24 million in funding, including

City of Indianapolis Office of Sustainability: $15,000,000
City of Tualatin: $15,000,000
California Department of Transportation: $102,389,046
City of Albany: $1,848,960

Of the $521 million reapplications awarded, Forth aided in securing 28% of the total funds.

Testimonials

"Thanks for the support on this [application]. [Forth Team] did the heavy lifting here, and I appreciate the time and support. We could not have done this without you!"
- Nic Westendorf, City of Tualatin Public Works

"Thank you for the partnership and guidance you provided during the development phase of our project. Your [input] helped us brainstorm [key] aspects of our application and work some things out. This five-year process will be a significant step toward reducing the carbon footprint of Central Indiana’s transportation sector."
- Mo McReynolds, City of Indianapolis

In the first round of the CFI Grant, Forth advised 36 state and local governments, metropolitan planning organizations and other public-sector entities looking to apply for these competitive grants. We directly assisted 11 organizations with their applications, totaling $115 million.

“Forth was amazing to work with! They quickly mobilized a team of experts to help coordinate a multi-city application package for the CFI Grant. The Forth team took on the bulk of the coordination and application preparation, working with City stakeholders to ensure our desired outcomes were achieved while preparing a highly competitive proposal. I’d highly recommend them for any future transportation electrification work.”
- Nic Westendorf, Deputy Public Works Director, City of Tualatin - Public Works