Kentucky businesses and property owners can be reimbursed 50% of the cost of installing public DC fast (Level 3) EV chargers, from a $3.1 million pool awarded first-come, first-served until funds run out.
Reimburses the installation and operation of Level 3 (DC fast) EV charging equipment at public locations in Kentucky, paid from Kentucky's Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Settlement funds. Approved projects are reimbursed 50% of eligible costs (design, labor, new charging units, electrical work, paving, striping and up to 3 years of network and maintenance fees) from $3,123,638 in total funding, awarded first-come, first-served. The application portal opened April 13, 2026 and stays open until funds are exhausted; documentation is due by August 1, 2027. No per-project cap is stated.
State agencies, local governments, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, property owners and other legal entities that own, lease or operate property in Kentucky where the charger will be installed and maintained
The charger must be available to the public at all times (24/7/365)
Each charging port must provide at least 50 kW of DC fast charging, simultaneously at all ports
Must operate and maintain the equipment in Kentucky for at least three years
Must be registered in the Kentucky Vendor Self Service Portal
Each eligible applicant may submit only one application
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