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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
  • Government
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.

  • Carsharing
  • Ridesharing/Carpooling/Vanpooling
  • eMobility Hubs
  • Fixed Route Transit 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:

Community Benefit

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

Shovel Ready

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

Scalability

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.

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