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<p class="MsoNormal">Good Day Main Street Team,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I wanted to share below the following grant opportunity/information as provided to us from OK Dept. of Transportation.
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<p class="MsoNormal">If interested/applicable to your district, please feel free to register for one of the attached webinars below which will cover more information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy to answer any questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesse <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Subject:</b> Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for First Round of $2.5 Billion Program to Build EV Charging in Communities & Neighborhoods Nationwide<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">I wanted make sure everyone saw the announcement for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant opportunity due May 30th. There are two upcoming webinars from DOT.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">3/21/23 12:00 CST Registration link <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fusdot.zoomgov.com%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN__lIvIFEiQg21NbfjGI_Knw&data=05%7C01%7CSarah.Tarpgaard%40dot.gov%7C0db7c8a7f7594b58bb1708db23e12f8b%7Cc4cd245b44f04395a1aa3848d258f78b%7C0%7C0%7C638143222298557966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Zj7099yL8%2Bg7ww8xncKmb8r0iAx2o9Gh5TVQQcm5Qj8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#CC0000;background:white;text-decoration:none">https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN__lIvIFEiQg21NbfjGI_Knw</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for First Round of $2.5 Billion Program to Build EV Charging in Communities & Neighborhoods Nationwide</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">First round of funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program will help ensure America’s zero-emission vehicle future is accessible and equitable,
no matter where you live</span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">WASHINGTON –</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> The Biden-Harris Administration today opened applications for a new multi-billion-dollar
program to fund electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure in communities across the country and along designated highways, interstates, and major roadways. This is a key step towards the President’s goals of building a national
network of 500,000 public EV charging stations and reducing national greenhouse gas emissions by 50–52% by 2030. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The U.S. Department of Transportation’s new Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will provide $2.5 billion
over five years to a wide range of applicants, including cities, counties, local governments, and Tribes. This round of funding makes up to $700 million from fiscal years 2022 and 2023 funding available to strategically deploy EV charging and other alternative
vehicle-fueling infrastructure projects in publicly accessible locations in urban and rural communities, as well as along designated <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMTQuNzMzMTM1NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5maHdhLmRvdC5nb3YvZW52aXJvbm1lbnQvYWx0ZXJuYXRpdmVfZnVlbF9jb3JyaWRvcnMvIn0.7aOo6TKknOPW_rxoesmIKjQVdXt3nXw3K6GvC__zC30/s/2102933726/br/156115128899-l">Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs)</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“By helping bring EV charging to communities across the country, this Administration is modernizing our infrastructure and creating good jobs in the process,” said <strong>U.S. Transportation
Secretary Pete Buttigieg.</strong> “With today’s announcement, we are taking another big step forward in creating an EV future that is convenient, affordable, reliable, and accessible to all Americans.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The CFI Discretionary Grant Program builds on the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, for which FHWA published <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMTQuNzMzMTM1NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2hpZ2h3YXlzLmRvdC5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vYmlkZW4taGFycmlzLWFkbWluaXN0cmF0aW9uLWFubm91bmNlcy1sYXRlc3Qtc3RlcHMtZGVsaXZlci1uYXRpb25hbC1uZXR3b3JrLWNvbnZlbmllbnQifQ.54ZjX8A6i46KYsDNKNvS98pBU_zmUYg6q_TZpOufZyM/s/2102933726/br/156115128899-l">finalized
minimum standards</a> earlier this month. EV chargers constructed with CFI funds must adhere to those same standards, a requirement that supports a consistent charging experience for users and ensures that our national charging network is convenient, reliable
and Made in America.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“Extending EV charging infrastructure into traditionally underserved areas will ensure that equitable and widespread EV adoption takes hold,” said <strong>U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer
M. Granholm.</strong> “Ensuring that charging stations are more visible and accessible in our communities addresses the concerns many American drivers have when considering making the switch to electric.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">While the NEVI Formula Program sends money to States, Puerto Rico, and DC to build EV charging infrastructure along designated Interstates, U.S. routes, and State highways, the CFI Discretionary
Grant Program awards competitive grants to projects serving a range of applicants to fill gaps in the national charging and alternative-fueling network and build out charging in communities. A priority of the CFI Program is bringing EV charging into urban
and rural communities, downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities, as well as to designated alternative fuel corridors. Both the NEVI and CFI programs will create good-paying jobs across the country as
more workers are needed to install and maintain EV charging stations, and both programs will help put the country on a path to a nationwide network of 500,000 EV chargers by 2030.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law divides the CFI Program into two distinct grant funding categories, and requires that 50% of the funding over five years is made available for each:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The <strong>Community Program</strong> will provide $1.25 billion to strategically deploy publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure, and hydrogen, propane, or natural gas fueling infrastructure
in communities. Infrastructure may be located on any public road or in other publicly accessible locations such as parking facilities at public buildings, public schools, and public parks, or in publicly accessible parking facilities owned or managed by a
private entity.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The <strong>Corridor Program</strong> will provide $1.25 billion to strategically deploy publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure
along designated alternative fuel corridors (AFCs).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“FHWA is committed to helping towns and cities, large and small, build modern, sustainable infrastructure that promotes equity and opportunity for their local economies and net-zero emissions
for the nation by 2050,” said <strong>Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt.</strong> “By encouraging the adoption and expansion of EV charging and alternative fuels, CFI Program investments have the potential to significantly address the transportation
sector’s outsized contributions to climate change.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Eligible applicants and projects for both categories are outlined in a <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMTQuNzMzMTM1NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ncmFudHMuZ292L3dlYi9ncmFudHMvdmlldy1vcHBvcnR1bml0eS5odG1sP29wcElkPTM0Njc5OCJ9.BZnzQgu8NRgILX6FP9j3KD65uGKTZPVNLOb1y8_ZlAU/s/2102933726/br/156115128899-l">Notice of Funding Opportunity</a> published
today. Applications are due by May 30, 2023.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">FHWA seeks to fund projects that address environmental justice, particularly for communities such as rural and low- and moderate-income neighborhoods that may disproportionately experience
the consequences of climate change and other pollutants.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Today’s announcement builds on a comprehensive series of EV-related actions taken by the Biden-Harris Administration.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In September 2022, FHWA approved all 52 EV charging plans from States, Puerto Rico, and DC – unlocking approximately $1.5 billion in FY22 and FY23 funding that can be used to implement those
plans.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Earlier this year, DOT’s <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMTQuNzMzMTM1NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2hpZ2h3YXlzLmRvdC5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vYmlkZW4taGFycmlzLWFkbWluaXN0cmF0aW9uLWFubm91bmNlcy1sYXRlc3Qtc3RlcHMtZGVsaXZlci1uYXRpb25hbC1uZXR3b3JrLWNvbnZlbmllbnQifQ.51gwBSpuxyXoF0UA2BVEYV74ytzoZyGhFNZjqqHIo7E/s/2102933726/br/156115128899-l">FHWA announced finalized standards</a> to make charging electric vehicles convenient,
affordable, reliable, equitable, and safe for all Americans – no matter what car you drive or what state you charge in.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Earlier this year, the White House announced an <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMTQuNzMzMTM1NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2hpZ2h3YXlzLmRvdC5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vYmlkZW4taGFycmlzLWFkbWluaXN0cmF0aW9uLWFubm91bmNlcy1sYXRlc3Qtc3RlcHMtZGVsaXZlci1uYXRpb25hbC1uZXR3b3JrLWNvbnZlbmllbnQifQ.woMqUjwTmh5Fs1X_C4wl5v88BfcyfEdWklydibvg9e0/s/2102933726/br/156115128899-l">implementation plan for President Biden’s Build America, Buy
America requirements</a> that will incentivize companies to invest in domestic production of EV charging components, positioning U.S. workers and businesses to compete and lead globally in a critical industry while providing a common-sense transition period
for companies to onshore complex supply chains.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The new Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) released a <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMTQuNzMzMTM1NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2RyaXZlZWxlY3RyaWMuZ292L25ld3MvI2NvcnJpZG9yLXJlc2VhcmNoIn0.Nan2Wq_J-J8xTVMx-MFYIWG-pYRBXnPXEufp-GOBl_c/s/2102933726/br/156115128899-l">notice of intent to issue a funding
opportunity for its Ride and Drive Electric</a> research and development program. The community-driven models for EV charging deployment area of interest (AOI) may explore how to maximize benefits for underserved and disadvantaged communities and the workforce
development AOI may explore how disadvantaged communities will benefit from high-quality job growth expected from transportation electrification.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“It’s critical that we build a national charging network that provides EV drivers with the right type of charging in the right location—whether that’s high-powered charging on highway corridors
and in urban hubs or Level 2 charging where EV drivers or riders live, work, and play,” said <strong>Joint Office Executive Director Gabe Klein.</strong> “By working with cities and communities through the CFI Program to get this mix right, we can ensure that
everyone has convenient and affordable access to riding and driving electric.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">FHWA and the Joint Office plan to conduct outreach to potential grant applicants regarding the CFI Program via webinars throughout March and April and will provide direct technical assistance
to support states and communities as they build EV charging infrastructure through the NEVI Program and projects awarded under the CFI Program. Information on <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMTQuNzMzMTM1NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5maHdhLmRvdC5nb3YvZW52aXJvbm1lbnQvY2ZpLyJ9.zIXtSewmqSYTQc08EW_dwEXZt49gz6W393T6eZBZZS0/s/2102933726/br/156115128899-l">upcoming webinars
can be viewed here</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Joint Office, through the new JUST Lab Consortium, will convene three U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories, to help identify practical approaches to integrate equity into federally-funded
EV infrastructure deployment efforts, like projects awarded under the CFI Program—spanning deployment planning, implementation pathways, and policy design. Visit <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMTQuNzMzMTM1NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2RyaXZlZWxlY3RyaWMuZ292LyJ9.3AF-Rm_FIBRjotcG9JfeI3rFuFX-kesy5WCpjiVwEGg/s/2102933726/br/156115128899-l">DriveElectric.gov</a> to
access technical assistance from the Joint Office.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For more information on President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and investments in electric vehicles, please visit <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMTQuNzMzMTM1NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5maHdhLmRvdC5nb3YvYmlwYXJ0aXNhbi1pbmZyYXN0cnVjdHVyZS1sYXcvIn0.ublyZ-2WfzfJlzGrEshmYyMcOU10rYa7ADq6myPP5FU/s/2102933726/br/156115128899-l">FHWA’s
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