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CEJA EV Charging Grant Program
Grantya researchSee programDeadline: Round 3 closed — funding depleted; future round re-opening TBA
IL EPA grant program established under CEJA (Public Act 102-0662) to fund installation and maintenance of publicly-available Level 2 and Level 3 (DC fast) charging stations. Awards consistent with Illinois Commerce Commission-approved Beneficial Electrification Plans. Up to 80% of installation cost funded, with additional adders available for stations sited in eligible communities. Program rules at 35 Ill. Adm. Code 285. Round 3 opened November 17, 2025 with ~$20M; currently closed (all funding requested) pending re-opening notification via the Driving a Cleaner Illinois listserv.
Program details
- Full Name
- Climate and Equitable Jobs Act — Charging Infrastructure Grant Program (35 Ill. Adm. Code 285)
- Type
- state
- Client Type
- commercial
- Project Types
- ev, ev_charging
- Max Funding
- $20,000,000
- Funding Percentage
- 80%
- Eligibility
- Public or private organization or company installing publicly-accessible charging in Illinois | Level 2 or Level 3 (DCFC) charging stations | Stations must remain publicly available and maintained per program terms | Up to 80% of installation cost; additional incentives for charging in eligible/equity communities | Apply via AmpliFund grant submission portal when round is open
- Status
- closed
- Deadline
- Round 3 closed — funding depleted; future round re-opening TBA
- Application URL
- https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/93193f4e-5847-4624-a638-411f68e89019
- Contact
- EPA.EVCharging@Illinois.gov
- Stackable With
- nevi, 30c_tax_credit_commercial, comed_make_ready, il_cpace
- State
- IL
- Notes
- Round 3 ($20M) currently closed pending re-opening. First-come-first-served when open. CEJA EV Charging is one of the three streams flowing into the Driving a Cleaner Illinois umbrella (along with VW Trust and DERA). Sign up for the DACI listserv to receive re-opening notification — IL EPA does not pre-announce future NOFOs. Stackable with NEVI for additional charging coverage; cannot exceed total project cost.
Source: Grantya research. Always confirm current terms on the official program page.