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Charge Ahead Colorado

Charge Ahead Colorado provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 (L2) and DC fast-charging (DCFC) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The objectives of Charge Ahead Colorado are to improve air transportation emissions, and increase adoption of electric vehicles across Colorado.

Eligibility: 

For the Income Qualified (IQ) enhanced incentive, applicants can qualify through established programs, including: Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, Low Income Public Housing, HUD Subsidized Project Based Section 8, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Multifamily Housing (MFH) operated by a Housing Authority, etc.; For the Disproportionately Impacted Community (DI) enhanced incentive, eligible applicants must be located within a disproportionately impacted community and be a DI Qualifying Entity type, which includes: Libraries, community centers, rec centers, nonprofit organizations, schools, public entities installing charging for the specific use of the public, places of worship, and multifamily housing (MFH) IQ eligible organizations.

Funding Entity: 
Colorado Energy Office
Source: 
State
Category: 
Grant
Eligible Project Type: 
New Construction
Rehabilitation
To Learn More: 
https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/charge-ahead-colorado
Amount: 
For income-qualified entities, up to 90% of eligible costs, maximum of $5,750 per charger; Additional incentive of $500+ for qualified entities in Disproportionately Impacted Communities
Time Available: 
Recurring application rounds plus ongoing funding for projects requesting 3 or less charging stations
Purpose of Funds: 
EV charging
Population Served: 
Income Qualified multifamily housing (66% of the tenants are at 80% Area Median Income (AMI) or less) are eligible for enhanced incentives.
Last Updated: 
09/06/2023
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