In 2025, Oregon DEQ is providing approximately $3 million in one-time reimbursement funding through the Oregon Zero-Emission Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program. It expands the state's charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. Federally funded through Oregon's
Climate Equity and Resilience Through Action Grant, this investment will support projects critical to increasing Oregon's EV fleet charging network, and prioritize fleets that operate in or close to communities adversely affected by diesel pollution.
Eligible applicants include private businesses, public municipalities and tribal fleets based in Oregon. OZEF awards will cover up to 80% of eligible costs, with up to $137,000 available for installation of a single DC fast charger, or up to $249,000 for two DC fast chargers. Applications for projects with multiple Level 2 chargers will also be considered. Project costs may include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Charging equipment: Direct-current fast charging Level 3, alternating current Level 2, etc.
- Design and engineering
- Installation costs: Trenching, wiring and electrical upgrades, labor and permitting, etc.
- Related intelligent equipment and software, designed to monitor vehicle and infrastructure performance
Estimated 2025 grant and incentive timeline
(Subject to change based on funding availability)
- Applications open: June 2, 2025
- Applications close: Aug. 15, 2025
- Grant awards announced mid-October 2025
Online application
Application resources
Background
Oregon DEQ's OZEF pilot grant program for supporting medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure projects was established by the State Legislature through HB 5202 and HB 4139.
Funding of approximately $15 million was intended to support grants to public or private entities for capital improvements and technical assistance to support the installation of charging infrastructure for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. All projects and fleets had to be based entirely in Oregon to ensure the air quality benefits of DEQ's investments accrued inside the state. The 2023 selected projects cover fueling infrastructure and planning projects for both on-road and non-road equipment used for publicly and privately owned fleets. Projects charge a range of equipment from public work fleets, busses, shipping yards, drayage vehicles, refuse trucks, electric snow groomers and more.