PennDOT Now Accepting Applications For National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grants In Western And Southeast PA; June 25 Webinar For Western Applicants

PennDOT is now accepting applications for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Community Charging Funding in Southeast and Western PA regions.

The deadline to submit proposals in the Southeast is August 21 and in Western area November 20.

Applications permits are scheduled to open for the central and eastern regions in August or September.

$100 million in federal funding is available to invest in this round of funding for community-focused electric vehicle charging projects.

June 25 Webinar

PennDOT has scheduled a June 25 informational webinar at 1:00 p.m. for prospective applicants in the Western region to provide an overview of the program and to answer questions.

Click Here to register and for more information on the webinar.

Visit PennDOT's Community Charging Funding Rounds webpage to learn more about this funding opportunity.

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[Posted: June 15, 2026]  PA Environment Digest