National EV infrastructure program

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) received a Formula Grant award of $14,545,289.29 from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on July 7, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to support the National EV Infrastructure Program. This award provides federal financial assistance for the planning, development, and deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Colorado's transportation network. As a Formula Grant, the funding is allocated to CDOT based on statutory formulas established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), enabling the state to implement EV infrastructure projects aligned with state and local transportation priorities.

Under this program, CDOT will utilize the awarded funds to expand electric vehicle charging station accessibility throughout the state, supporting the transition to alternative fuel infrastructure and advancing sustainable transportation initiatives. CDOT's extensive experience administering federal transportation grants, combined with its established relationships with sub-recipients including rural transit authorities, county governments, and municipalities, positions the agency to effectively distribute these resources and deliver comprehensive EV infrastructure solutions across Colorado's diverse geographic regions.

Project description

National EV infrastructure program – national EV infrastructure program