Iowa - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program
Administered by Iowa Department of Transportation
This federal grant program funds DC fast charging stations along Iowa highways and interstates, benefiting EV owners traveling long distances; however, as a NEVI-funded station owner or operator, you would need to apply through Iowa's formal award process, which has already closed for 2024.
NEVI-funded charging stations must be spaced approximately 50 miles apart and located within one mile of an interstate exit or highway along designated alternative fuel corridors; contractors installing these stations should review Iowa's EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan for specific technical and siting requirements that determine project eligibility.
Iowa allocated federal NEVI funds (part of the $5 billion national program created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) to build a network of DC fast chargers along alternative fuel corridors; the state conducted its 2024 application review during winter and spring, with awardees selection pending announcement. Target locations are highway-adjacent sites spaced roughly 50 miles apart to serve long-distance EV travel.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22645
- Effective
- 10/1/2022
- Expires
- 9/30/2026Expired
- Last updated
- 6/13/2024
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial
- Technologies
- direct current fast charging equipment
Incentive amount
$51,374,369
Program summary
Note: The Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) created the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program with a total budget of $5 billion. Each state was allocated a share of that total to help build out a national network of electric vehicle charging stations along designated alternative fuel corridors (AFCs). With some limited exceptions, EV charging stations funded through the NEVI program should be spaced 50 miles apart and within one mile of the Interstate exit or highway.
Iowa conducted its award process for NEVI funding during Winter and Spring 2024; the application deadline has passed but awardees have not yet been announced. Details on Iowa's NEVI process can be found in the IA EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan.
Contact & resources
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
