Transportation electrification open funding opportunities for September 2026

Apply for the Federal Transit Administration – FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Programs

  • Who can apply: States, local government entities and federally recognized Indian tribes.
  • Qualifying projects: For the Low-No Program, projects include purchasing or leasing low- or zero-emission buses.
  • Total funding amount: $589 million for the Low- or No-Emission Grant Program.
  • Application due date: 11:59 p.m. ET, September 21, 2026.

Apply for the Federal Aviation Administration – Airport Zero-Emissions Vehicle and Infrastructure Pilot Program

  • Who can apply: Any public-use airport eligible to receive AIP grants in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.
  • Qualifying projects: Purchasing zero-emission airport vehicles, and for the construction and modification of infrastructure to facilitate fuel delivery to funded zero-emission vehicles.
  • Total funding amount: Non-specified. Awards based on the amount of emissions reduced per dollar of funds expended.
  • Application due date: November 1, 2026.

Apply for the Washington Department of Ecology – Diesel Reduction and Volkswagen Enforcement Action Grants 2027

  • Who can apply: Organizations licensed in Washington state. State, local or tribal governments and related entities in Washington state.
  • Qualifying projects: Replacing or repowering diesel the following diesel vehicles/equipment with zero-emissions vehicles/equipment and installing corresponding charging infrastructure: 1) On road vehicles, class 4-8, engine model year 1992-2017 (emergency vehicles, local freight vehicles, or vocational vehicles); 2) non road vehicles (forklifts with or exceeding 8,000 purchases lift capacity, cargo handling equipment, or yard trucks/terminal tractors).
  • Total funding amount: Approximately $18.5 million.
  • Application due date: December 10, 2026, 5 p.m. PT.

Apply for the Washington State Department of Transportation — WE-Bike e-bike Rebate Program

  • Who can apply: Washington residents, ages 16 and up.
  • Qualifying expenses: Rebate can be used for qualifying e-bikes, e-cargo bikes and adaptive e-bikes.
  • Total funding amount: $7 million.
  • Program end date: March 29, 2027.

Apply for the Washington Department of Transportation — Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP)

  • Who can apply: Business, nonprofit, tribal nation or government entities that are based in Washington and have operated in Washington for at least one year. Check the website for other requirements.
  • Qualifying projects: Point of sale discounts on medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles and equipment.
  • Total funding amount: More than $112 million.
  • Vouchers available: Fiscal year 25–27; check current funding availability.

For a list of previous and future funding opportunities, please refer to the EV Council Program Catalog.