This Request for Applications will select entities to join our project “Electric Vehicles in Underserved Markets” (Award DE-EE0009863), which supports the purchase and deployment of electric vehicles and/or charging stations operating in and around underserved communities. We anticipate making one to three (1-3) awards.
The project leverages investments by industry and municipal agencies to put to work the emerging and mature plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle (PEV) technology within a broad and equitable market in Kansas and Missouri.
This RFA is limited to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging installations, which should include related outreach programs, that will achieve significant reductions in pollution emitted from vehicles. We are primarily targeting organizations operating within environmental justice areas and other underserved areas to install public charging infrastructure, or to electrify their heavy vehicles, especially those operating at low speeds in or adjacent to residential neighborhoods. Emissions from heavy vehicles and off-road machinery contribute to asthma rates and family illness, which keep people away from jobs and school, and contribute to early deaths and other health and social impacts.
Volunteer cost sharing from some organizations will be leveraged to reduce the cost of participation for under-capitalized organizations.
MEC has allocated a maximum $320,000 in federal funding to support cost shared projects. Individual funding requests may range from approximately $20,000 to $320,000, depending on applicant need.
| Federal Cost Share | Applicant Cost Share* | |
| Total Funds | $320,000 | $580,000 – no maximum |
| Minimum Amount per Award | $20,000 | $35,000 |
| Maximum Amount per Award | $320,000 | (no maximum) |
MEC anticipates selecting one to three Applications for funding. MEC reserves the right not to select any Applicants or to offer partial funding to Applicants.
* For those applicants who need additional support in order to participate, cost sharing is flexible and according to need. Please see the Application Form for more information.
| RFA Issue Date: | 8/30/2023 |
| Pre-Application Meeting: | 9/12/2023 10:00am CDT |
| RFA Questions Deadline: | 9/29/2023 |
| RFA Submission Deadline: | 10/05/2023 2:00pm CDT |
| Expected Date for MEC Selection Notification: |
10/12/2023 |
| Expected Timeframe for Award Negotiations: | Oct-Nov 2023 |
DOE EV RFA Guidance 8.30.23 (click to download PDF)
Application Form (click to download PDF form)
Application Budget Workbook 8.2023 (click to download Excel Doc)
Letter of Commitment template (click to download Word Doc)
MEC transportation program staff is available to assist applicants. Contact David Albrecht for assistance if needed. David will not participate in project selection.
A Pre-Application meeting was held on September 12, 2023. During the meeting, MEC conducted a walk-through of the RFA document and application forms. Access the recording here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/742488541409252782. See the RFA webinar timestamp notes below. 45 minute runtime.
Underserved and Environmental Justice: Definitions and Resources (click to download PDF)
EV models w cost comparisons (web version) (click to download Excel file)
Webinar: How to Apply to Funding Opportunities with MEC (general help with using our application forms)
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 EV)
Applicants should submit questions in writing to rfa@metroenergy.org by September 29. MEC will respond to all questions publicly via this FAQ. Emails should use the subject line: “Query for DOE-EV RFA”.