The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking applications for its E-Mobility Education and Awareness Grants to expand public awareness and education around EVs and increase public understanding of their benefits, capabilities, and availability.
Donor Name: Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State: Colorado
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 03/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
In an effort to advance the state goals and to increase e-mobility awareness to Coloradans, CDOT developed the E-Mobility Education and Awareness Grant to support e-mobility education projects that will equip Coloradans with the right information to make informed decisions and encourage the adoption of e-mobility. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate e-mobility education and outreach events, materials, and programs across Colorado that expand public awareness and education around EVs and increase the public understanding of their benefits, capabilities, and availability. Use of the EV CO Partner Toolkit developed as part of the statewide campaign is highly encouraged.
Goals
- To support grassroot organizations in hosting community events or developing culturally-relevant materials and campaigns
- To increase ZEV knowledge within disproportionately impacted (DI) communities
- To deliver STEM education, including K-12, on ZEV technologies, benefits, and career opportunities
- To provide educational and awareness programs to inform the general public on the availability of different ZEV modes, including e-bikes, e-scooters, transit, etc., and the available incentives and programs to access them
Project Types
All projects must be located in Colorado and benefit Coloradans. Examples of eligible projects include:
- Host community events that will raise public awareness of ZEVs, such as EV ride and drives or EV showcases
- Community outreach with local partners, local communities, and grassroot organizations to identify appropriate methods to increase e-mobility adoption
- Organize educational events to educate DI communities about the economic and environmental benefits of e-mobility as well as the incentives and programs available to access them
- Implement and/or expand STEM education programs for K-12 grade students that include ZEV content
- Other innovative projects that encourage greater e-mobility education and awareness across the state
Funding Information
Eligible projects must request a minimum of $20,000 and a maximum of $100,000, excluding match.
Eligibility Criteria
Any public, private, or nonprofit organization located in Colorado, or those outside of Colorado that have demonstrated experience and expertise in education, awareness, and community outreach are eligible to apply for this grant. All projects must be located in Colorado and benefit Coloradans.
For more information, visit CDOT.
