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It Pay$ to Plug In: DC Fast Charger Solicitation

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THIS GRANT CLOSED OCTOBER 25, 2025.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]PURPOSE OF FUNDING
These grants provide funding to offset the cost of purchasing and maintaining electric vehicle charging stations. The program is designed to expand New Jersey’s growing network of electric vehicle infrastructure, allowing residents, businesses, and government agencies to purchase and drive electric vehicles. EVs dramatically reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality for everyone.

APPLICATION 
https://deptest.nj.gov/drivegreen/dcfcsolicitation/

APPLICATION DEADLINE
October 25, 2025

NOTIFICATION DATE
Following the review of all submitted applications, DEP will notify all applicants via SAGE of their application status.

SOURCE OF FUNDING
Various Funds

STATUTORY CITATION
N.J.S.A. 13:1B-3; N.J.S.A. 13:1D-9; N.J.S.A. 13:1D-134; and N.J.S.A. 26:2C-9(b)(6)

WHO IS ELIGIBLE 
Private residential dwellings other than multi-unit dwellings are not eligible for grants. The program is open to all other applicants: Businesses, governments, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION
To be eligible for the Program, an applicant must meet the following conditions:

  • Be licensed to do business in New Jersey, including businesses, government entities, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and multi-unit dwellings (apartments, condominiums, and townhouses). Private residential dwellings other than multi-unit dwellings are not eligible for grants.
  • The applicant must register for a Vendor ID from NJStart or submit a copy of their NJ W9 to be submitted to NJ Treasury.
  • The applicant must comply with the requirements in the Certification Checklist and the Deadlines Acknowledgement Form provided through the SAGE Portal.

GRANT LIMITATIONS
DC Fast Charger applications are accepted during competitive solicitation periods only. The NJDEP reserves the right to limit the amount of reimbursement per applicant based on number and location of charging stations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Prospective applicants must submit an Application via the System for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE). Visit the SAGE Instructions for detailed instructions on how to submit your application via the SAGE portal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Eligible Projects:
Community: Charging stations that are exclusively available to the general public in places where people live and work. Examples include, but are not limited to, charging stations in town centers, commercial areas, retail centers, and multi-unit dwellings.

Reimbursement Amounts:
Upon completion of work in accordance with the eligibility criteria and grant agreement requirements, NJDEP will reimburse each applicant for a percentage of eligible costs up to a maximum of:
150kW+: $100,000 per port (2 port minimum, 6 port maximum)
Location Publicly Accessible Government-Owned Property Private Property
Community Yes 100% up to maximum 80% up to maximum

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION 
Bureau of Mobile Sources
Phone: (609) 292-7953
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