Illinois - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program

June 13, 2024

Summary

Note: The Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) created the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program with a total budget of $5 billion. Each state was allocated a share of that total to help build out a national network of electric vehicle charging stations along designated alternative fuel corridors (AFCs). With some limited exceptions, EV charging stations funded through the NEVI program should be spaced 50 miles apart and within one mile of the Interstate exit or highway.

The Notice of Funding Opportunity for the first round of funding under the Illinois Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan was issued on March 8, 2024, with applications due within 60 days of that date. The first round of funding is for approximately $50 million.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Illinois
Incentive Type: Grant Program
Web Site: https://idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/environment/drive-electric.html
Administrator: Illinois Department of Transportation
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Direct Current Fast Charging Equipment
Incentive Amount: Varies, grants are awarded competitively
Maximum Incentive: Varies, grants are awarded competitively
Equipment Requirements: Projects must meet the standards established by 23 CFR Part 680

Authorities

Name: Public Law 117-58
Date Enacted: 11/15/2021
Name: 23 CFR Part 680
Date Enacted: 02/28/2023

Contact

Name: Illinois Department of Transportation
Address: 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield IL 62764
Phone: (866) 273-3681

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.