Application Process

Learn more about the application process and requirements below.

Eligible Organizations

Successful applications will include qualified organizations and eligible site types.

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Public Agencies

Counties and cities, public schools, ports, and transit agencies, and state agencies

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Tribal Governments

Federally recognized tribes or their members. An enterprise located off tribal land and owned by a federally recognized tribe.

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Retail Electric Utility

Utilities providing electricity to Washington residents and businesses

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Community Based Nonprofits

501(c)(3) organizations representing or serving Washington communities

For a detailed list of eligible sites, view the Implementation Manual.

Timeline Definitions

The Washington State Electric Vehicle Charging Program will use the following process to identify eligible projects:

Start of Preliminary Application Period	The applications period was closed on December 1, 2023.
Application Scoring and Review	Washington State Department of Commerce will review applications by verifying self-provided scores. A scoring resource guide is available to assist applicants.
All Applicants Notified	Applicants will be notified of their score and funding results by the Department of Commerce.
Funded Applicants Notified	The Department of Commerce will notify successful applicants by email that their project will be funded.

Partner Organizations

Applicants can submit an application with or without partner organizations that contribute to or monitor the project. Partner organizations are not included in site scoring. They are primarily included in the application for information purposes to help the Department of Commerce understand all entities involved in a proposed installation.

Partner organizations may include federally recognized tribal governments, public agencies, utility service providers, or nonprofits in Washington. The local utility must be added as a partner on each application.

Scoring Process

The Washington State Department of Commerce Applications will score applications based on several criteria to achieve program goals. Each site will be scored based on information provided in the application. Review the Implementation Manual for more detailed information on the scoring process.

Site prioritization order for scoring:

Residential charging - multifamily housing

Public charging - rural or tribal areas

Public charging - urban areas

Schools and government facilities

All other sites

Sites will be scored based on:

Location on the Environmental Health Disparities Map

Labor components, including:

Public charging - urban areas

Percentage of job workforce apprentices
Commitment to use project labor agreements
Commitment to use of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises contractor

Installations on tribal lands or lands that Tribes might have interest in will need to follow the DAHP process outlined in Order 21-02, along with any other relevant laws or policies.

Use the Scoring Resource Guide to estimate your site’s score. Free technical assistance is available to assist you.

Important Notes

Multiple Sites — Applications can include multiple sites. Each site will be scored individually and compared to similar sites to prioritize funding.

Tribal Sites — Installations located in tribal areas must submit an EZ Project Review form to the appropriate tribe for approval to ensure protection of archeological and cultural resources. Tribes can review the document for 30 days. More information is available at the Project Review.

Environmental Justice Component — The program will prioritize applications with sites in underserved communities with lower access to EV infrastructure, overburdened communities as per the Environmental Health Disparities Map, and tribal communities.

All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on December 1, 2023. Technical assistance is available for site, equipment and application questions.

Effective December 1, 2023, applications will no longer be accepted. Applicants will be contacted via email. Visit the Commerce website for information on other state incentives

Eligible Organizations

Public Agencies

Tribal Governments

Retail Electric Utility

Community Based Nonprofits

For a detailed list of eligible sites, view the Implementation Manual.

Application Timeline

Sep 6 — Dec 1
2023

December 1
2023

January 16
2024

Jan 16 — Feb 20
2024

Jan 16 — Jun 30
2024

Timeline Definitions

Partner Organizations

Scoring Process

Important Notes

All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on December 1, 2023. Technical assistance is available for site, equipment and application questions.

Effective December 1, 2023, applications will no longer be accepted. Applicants will be contacted via email. Visit the Commerce website for information on other state incentives

Application Process

Eligible Organizations

Public Agencies

Tribal Governments

Retail Electric Utility

Community Based Nonprofits

For a detailed list of eligible sites, view the Implementation Manual.

Application Timeline

Sep 6 — Dec 1 2023

December 1 2023

January 16 2024

Jan 16 — Feb 20 2024

Jan 16 — Jun 30 2024

Timeline Definitions

Partner Organizations

Scoring Process

Important Notes

Sep 6 — Dec 1
2023

December 1
2023

January 16
2024

Jan 16 — Feb 20
2024

Jan 16 — Jun 30
2024