The Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program (WAEVCP) provides competitive grants to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Washington state.
- WAEVCP Round 1 (WAEVCP 1) awarded $98.4 million to install more than 5,000 charging ports across the state.
- Many projects are now complete and powering EVs. See WAEVCP Round 1 project information on the program dashboard (Tableau).
Funding opportunities
WAEVCP Round 2 (WAEVCP 2) will award at least $19.4 million, funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act and authorized in the 2025-2027 capital budget.
Who can apply
Public agencies, tribal entities, retail electric utilities, community-based nonprofits, and private entities. Private entities will have additional requirements to apply.
Funding categories
- Multifamily residential
- Public charging
- Fleet/workplace (tribal applicants and rural public sites only)
- Innovation projects
- Site design projects
Awards update
Commerce anticipates announcing Apparent Successful Applicants and unsuccessful applicants by March 3, 2026.