Nevi round 3 awards

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation a formula grant of $2,851,062.12 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 22, 2025, for NEVI Round 3 charging infrastructure development. This award obligation supports the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at various locations throughout Illinois. The project must comply with all applicable requirements under 23 CFR 680 and is scheduled for completion by August 21, 2032.

The NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) Round 3 blanket award represents a strategic investment in transportation electrification infrastructure across Illinois. The seven-year project timeline accommodates the full lifecycle of EV charging station deployment, from initial planning and design phases through long-term operational maintenance. This formula grant allocation aligns with federal infrastructure modernization priorities and positions Illinois to enhance transportation alternatives through expanded charging accessibility for electric vehicle users statewide.

Project description

Nevi round 3 blanket, idot function code H52: nevi blanket obligation for charging stations awarded under our round 3 funding cycle. This project consists of the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure compliant with all applicable 23 CFR 680 requirements, located at various locations within the state of illinois.