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Fleet-ZERO EV Charging Grant (Rolling application)

Colorado Energy OfficeNo deadline listedUp to $50,000

Summary

Colorado businesses, independent contractors and other fleet operators can apply year-round for up to $50,000 toward EV charging for fleet vehicles and equipment ($5,000-$35,000 per port, 20% match), with enhanced incentives for certified minority, women, veteran-owned and small businesses.

About this grant

Fleet-ZERO funds EV charging for light-, medium- and heavy-duty on- and off-road fleet vehicles and equipment, including private depot charging, shared fleet charging and charging-as-a-service. A rolling application is open year-round for projects requesting $50,000 or less. Per-port incentives are $5,000 for Level 2 and up to $35,000 for DC fast chargers, higher for qualifying entities, with a minimum 20% match. The larger standard round opens November 16, 2026.

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses
  • Individuals
  • Nonprofits
  • State and local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Businesses and industry, fleet charging providers, independent contractors, non-profits, schools, government and public institutions, tribal governments, transit agencies (non-transit vehicles only)

Rolling application is for projects requesting $50,000 or less

Projects completed before applying and receiving an executed grant agreement are not eligible

Personal-use vehicle charging is not eligible

Must be submitted by a direct representative of the organization that will own and operate the chargers

Certified DBE, MBE, SBE, veteran-owned small businesses and WBE qualify for enhanced incentives

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Energy
  • Transportation
  • Ev charging
  • Fleet

Money can be used for

  • Ev charging
  • Fleet electrification
  • Equipment
  • Installation

Set-asides

  • Minority owned
  • Women owned
  • Veteran owned
  • Disadvantaged business

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