eMobility Eligibility
Review the eMobility Grant Program Overview for more information on eligibility.
Applicants
Eligible applicants for the eMobility Grant Program may be the following entities:
- Public
- Private
- For-profit
- Not-for-profit
- Educational
Note: Applicants that are not a public, educational, or not-for-profit entity must use third-party vendors and subcontractors for any project elements that will be funded by the grant.
Locations
Project sites and the communities they serve must be in New Jersey. Overburdened Communities will be prioritized for funding.
Note: Different funding sources may have additional requirements for eligible locations. These requirements will be described when a Competitive Solicitation is announced.
Project Types
This is not a conclusive list of all project types, and projects may includes more than one service model. Projects should include meaningful engagement with the community and be tailored to meet the needs of residents they serve. See eMobility Terms and Definitions to learn more about each project type or view resources and examples of different eMobility projects in Step 3 of DEP’s eMobility Planning Toolkit.
- Carsharing
- Carpooling/Vanpooling
- eMobility Hubs
- Fixed Route Shuttle Services
- Microtransit Services
- Ride-Hailing/Ride-on-Demand Services
Project Elements
Electric vehicles
EV charging stations
Program development and operation
Real property and/or modifications for electric vehicle/charging equipment sites
Projects may include one of these project elements or a combination of elements depending on the goal of the program.
Project Evaluation
Projects will be considered favorable if they successfully address the following criteria:
Projects should benefit one or more Overburdened Communities in New Jersey through zero-emission transportation options that:
- Improve mobility and access to jobs, education, healthcare services, and other needs as displayed and/or identified by the community
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other transportation pollutants in and around the community
- Demonstrate meaningful engagement within the community throughout all phases of the project. Interested applicants may review DEP’s eMobility Planning Toolkit for ideas on how to include community engagement in their projects.
Shovel ready projects will be prioritized. Applicants with shovel ready projects are those who, for example, have:
- Conducted community surveys to understand the needs of the population to be served
- Formed partnerships needed to advance the project, if awarded
- Shown full comprehension of the scope of work associated with their proposal
- Considered the budgetary needs of the program to ensure it is sustainable
Applicants are encouraged to consider structuring their projects to be scaled and, if appropriate, replicable in other communities. DEP’s funding sources, amounts, and timing can vary. This scalability is useful to help implement the program – whether through a pilot version or an expanded model – depending on the available funding.