Prairie State Wire

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the release of a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the first round of the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. This initiative will allocate up to $50 million for the development of 46 charging stations throughout the state.

"Ongoing EV adoption is a priority for my administration," stated Governor JB Pritzker. "Thanks to the NEVI's historic investment in clean energy infrastructure, we're able to build an integrated network of charging stations in Illinois' key travel corridors that will lead to new ridership."

The program aims to enhance electric vehicle usage by ensuring reliable access to charging facilities on Illinois interstates. It forms part of broader efforts to position Illinois as a leader in manufacturing and deploying electric vehicles.

"This funding opportunity from IDOT puts us one step closer to achieving Gov. JB Pritzker's goal to have one million EVs on Illinois roads by 2030," said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. He encouraged interested parties to contact IDOT staff for further information as they collaborate on creating jobs and promoting greener transportation.

Applications are due by May 7 at 5 p.m. A webinar recording detailing the application process is available on IDOT's website for guidance during this period. For additional details, individuals can reach out via email at dot.driveelectric@illinois.gov.