Electric transportation grant opportunities

Electric transportation grants can reduce the cost of studying, planning, promoting or deploying electric transportation technology and projects. Grants are available only to nonresidential entities that serve Pacific Power customers. 

Grant matching and grant writing support are also available to some Pacific Power nonresidential customers for pursuing EV-related projects. Please select your state below to learn about specific programs available to your community.

Also check out our technical assistance program

See available grant opportunities

    Oregon electric mobility grants

    Electric mobility grants are designed to support projects that advance transportation electrification in underserved communities, with a specific focus on Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) installation and the purchase of electric vehicles. 

    Applications for 2025 are closed. 

    For questions, email us at plugin@pacificorp.com

    Oregon municipal and community grants

    Municipal and community grants are designed to support projects that advance transportation electrification in underserved communities, with a specific focus on supporting the incremental costs related to purchasing an electric school bus and establishing micromobility programs in communities to benefit low-income individuals.

    Applications for 2025 are closed.

    For questions, email us at plugin@pacificorp.com

    Oregon grant matching support

    Grant matching support is designed to offset project costs related to transportation electrification. These awards provide matching funds, cost shares, or support for other project costs incurred while implementing a transportation electrification project funded by another grant. Applicants for grant matching support should review the eligibility requirements, definitions, and terms and conditions before applying. The applicant will need to share plans about the project, describe how the project will benefit Pacific Power customers, and demonstrate a need for grant matching support.

    Grant Matching Support Application (Word)
    Grant Matching Support Application (PDF)

    Grant Matching Budget Template

    Commercial EV charging equipment must be on PacifiCorp's approved list. Some chargers also require software (see "Network - Commercial" section). 

    Oregon Clean Fuels Program

    Grants are made possible by the Oregon Clean Fuels Program administered by the state Department of Environmental Quality. The goal of the Clean Fuels Program is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Oregon’s transportation fuels. 

    Washington communities grants

    Washington communities grant funding is available to nonresidential customers in Washington. Funding awards can reduce the costs associated with promoting or deploying electric transportation technology and projects. The grants are designed to support projects that advance transportation electrification in named communities.

    Applications for 2025 are closed.

    For questions, email us at plugin@pacificorp.com

    Washington electric vehicle supply equipment repair grants

    Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Repair support grants are designed to offset the costs of repairing, improving, and providing for sustained maintenance of transportation electrification projects previously funded by Pacific Power’s Infrastructure Charging Pilot awards issued between 2018 and 2020 in Washington. EVSE Repair Support grant applications will be considered for sites that successfully purchased and installed EVSE during the pilot program. Applicants must demonstrate a current need to repair, maintain or improve the EVSE that cannot be fulfilled through other sources of available funding. 

    Washington EVSE Repair Grant Application (Word)
    Washington EVSE Repair Grant Application (PDF)

    Washington grant writing support

    Microgrants are available for grant writing support for nonresidential customers to apply for EV-related grants to support Pacific Power customers. Applicants for grant writing support should review the eligibility requirements, definitions, and terms and conditions before applying. The applicant will need to share plans about the project, describe how the project will benefit Pacific Power customers, and demonstrate a need for grant writing support.

    Applications are accepted continuously until funds are exhausted or otherwise noted. Support may reimburse costs associated with internal or external support to write and develop a grant proposal to an entity other than Pacific Power. Up to 75% of the total award may be issued in advance. In order to receive the final grant writing support payment, a copy of the completed intended grant application must be sent to Pacific Power. 

    Grant Writing Support Application (Word)
    Grant Writing Support Application (PDF)

     

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