Electric Pathways for Transportation Grant overview:

The PUD aims to expand electric transportation and mobility in its service area, with priority given to projects that benefit or are located in Eligible Populations and Communities.

Any PUD non-residential customer can apply. Others may apply if formally partnered with a PUD non-residential customer. Partnerships must be clearly defined and include signatures from both parties.

A port authority requests funding to build charging infrastructure for medium/heavy duty fleet vehicles in an area ranked as having a rank of 9 or 10 on the Environmental Health Disparities (EHD) Map. While the stations are for industrial usage only and not public facing, the project reduces emissions and pollution in an  Eligible Community.

We encourage you to review the definition of Eligible Populations and Communities and to provide clear information in your application about the scope of work of your project, the location of your project, those benefiting from the project, and what those benefits are.

An affordable housing site seeks funding for EV chargers to serve their residents, staff, and visitors While the site is not located in any federal or state designated areas of need, the fact that the project primarily serves an income qualified population qualifies it as directly benefiting an Eligible Population.

We encourage you to review the definition of Eligible Populations and Communities and to provide clear information in your application about the scope of work of your project, the location of your project, those benefiting from the project, and what those benefits are.

• Non-profit EV Ride Share – Funding request for EV and charging station installation to provide rides for seniors attending medical appointments within PUD territory.
• Electric School Bus Project – A school district serving primarily low-income households seeks funding for:
  • An electric school bus
  • Charging station
  • Staff training and community awareness efforts focused on air quality benefits.
• Charging Station Hub for a Community College – A college installs DC fast or Level 2 charging stations to:
  • Support EV commuters
  • Develop curriculum for hands-on EV workforce training.
• Low-Income Housing EV Car Share Pilot – An affordable housing development partners with a non-profit EV carshare service to:
  • Pilot shared EV use for residents
  • Ensure all project costs and beneficiaries are within PUD territory.
• Charging Infrastructure for Electric Fleet Vehicles at a Port Authority – A port authority installs charging infrastructure to:
  • Electrify drayage trucks
  • Educate fleet operators
  • Requires upgraded electrical service and a submitted New Service Questionnaire.
• Medium-Duty Fleet Vehicles for City Fleet – A city integrates medium-duty EVs into its parks and recreation fleet to:
  • Support sustainability goals
  • Assess vehicle operations
  • Utilize existing Level 2 chargers.
• Community Outreach and Education Program – A nonprofit hosts ride-and-drive events using used EVs, tailored to:
  • Low-income residents
  • Communities within the PUDs territory.

Yes. Applicants may request up to $350,000 in eligible costs. Final award amounts are at the PUD’s discretion.

Award notifications are expected no later than June 30, 2026, with initial disbursements (up to 75%) in Q3 after grant agreements are signed.

Ineligible costs include:

• Vehicle insurance
• Ongoing energy costs (e.g., EV charging)
• Staff salaries
• Project management/admin costs over 10% of total project cost

Refer to the Eligible Costs list for full details.

Yes. The NSQ is required for projects with EV charging equipment or electrical work. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Installing EV chargers
• Adding, moving, or upgrading outlets (including standard 120‑volt outlets)
• Commercial electrical work
• Installing wiring, conduit, or electrical panel capacity for current or future EV chargers

An NSQ helps us assess if new energy infrastructure is needed to support your project. If so, costs will be estimated as part of your total project costs.

Yes, see the Helpful Links/ Resources Section for a downloadable checklist to ensure your application is complete.