Power Up Your Community—At No Cost to You
Apply Now: Electrifying Transportation in Local Communities
Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC) is offering $1.4 million in federal funding through the Electric Vehicles for Underserved Markets (EVUM) program. This is a rare opportunity for small businesses, nonprofits and community-based organizations in Kansas and Missouri to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations—completely free of charge.
We’re looking for partners who want to:
- Reduce pollution
- Expand access to electric transportation
- Support and strengthen their community
Why it Matters
This project is more than just charging stations—it’s about health, local impact and access for all. It helps:
- Improve community health by cutting transportation emissions
- Increase foot traffic to local businesses
- Prepare neighborhoods for the future of transportation
Key Benefits
- Up to $1.4 million available across all awarded projects
- 0% cost match
- Full coverage of labor, equipment and installation
- Fast, simple application and quick award timeline
Applications due July 16, 2025.
This is a limited-time opportunity.
Register for the Pre-Application Webinar
Learn more about the application process and how you can maximize the benefits of this funding.
Important Dates
| RFA Issue Date: | June 13, 2025 |
| Webinar (Pre-Application Meeting): | June 26, 2025 |
| RFA Questions Deadline: | July 2, 2025 |
| Application Submission Deadline: | July 16, 2025 |
| Expected Date for MEC Selection Notification: |
July 25, 2025 |
| Negotiation Period | July 25-Aug. 15, 2025 |
How to Apply
1. Download the application documents:
2. Submit your application by July 16, 2025.
Need help applying? Contact Program Coordinator Drew Arends.
Please note: General questions will only be answered via email. Drew will not answer general questions and will not participate in project selection.
Submit questions to rfa@metroenergy.org by July 2 using subject line:“Query for DOE-EV RFA.” MEC will respond publicly on this page.
Funding Provided By
- U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Vehicle Technologies Program under Award Number DE-EE0009863
- General Motors
Additional Resources
- Webinar: How to Apply to Funding Opportunities with MEC
- Electric Vehicles in Underserved Markets (project information web page)
- Electrify Heartland (statewide vehicle electrification programs for Kansas and Missouri)
- MEC Projects (other projects we manage or participate in, including several related to electric vehicles)