GFO-21-601 Charging Access for Reliable On-Demand Transportation Services (CARTS)

Purpose: The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program (formerly known as the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program) announces the availability of up to $6 million in grant funds for projects that will support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for high mileage on-demand transportation services including services such as ride-hailing, taxis, and meal and grocery delivery. Eligible projects will provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support charging for on-demand transportation services and other services such as meal and grocery delivery. Eligible projects must demonstrate participation of or written support from on-demand transportation service companies. Examples of on-demand transportation services include Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) and Charter-Party Carriers (TPCs), as defined by the California Public Utilities Commission; taxi fleets; and food delivery services. Eligible Applicants: This solicitation is open to all private entities with a business presence in California. Applicants are encouraged to partner with local city or county government authorities, nonprofit entities, community-based organizations, environmental organizations, local workforce development agencies, building developers, technology vendors, and utilities throughout the application process. Eligible Geographies: Each application must choose one of the three identified regions: Northern California Central Valley Southern California Matching Funding: Applications must include a minimum 50% percent of the total project cost as match share. Applications must include a minimum cash contribution equal to at least 50 percent of the minimum match requirement.

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