The State of Michigan has announced the first two rounds of grants through its Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure (CFCI) Program, awarding nearly $2 million in taxpayer funding to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging access across the state.
Two of the first projects will take place in Lansing, one at Hunter’s College Towne Properties and another at College Townsquare Apartments and Townhomes. Both will receive new EV charging stations aimed at serving multi-family housing residents who otherwise wouldn’t have access to at-home charging.
The program, launched in 2024 with a $30 million state-funded budget, is designed to help Michigan move toward its MI Healthy Climate Plan goal of building infrastructure capable of supporting two million EVs by 2030.
State environmental officials say the investment brings Michigan one step closer to the carbon-neutral by 2050 benchmark set under the plan. But critics have questioned whether taxpayer funds should be used to install chargers at privately owned apartment complexes.
Under the program’s terms, individual grants are capped at $300,000, with applicants required to match 30% of the total project cost unless the site is in an environmental justice community.
At least 40% of the $30 million fund is earmarked for disadvantaged areas. The CFCI Program supports:
• Installing charging and fueling stations for fleets and public transit systems.
• Building EV infrastructure for multifamily housing developments.
• Closing gaps in Michigan’s fast-charging network outside fuel corridors.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has also expanded eligibility to include new housing developments, encouraging builders and property owners to integrate EV-ready infrastructure from the start.
Applications for the multifamily housing RFP are being accepted first come, first served until the funding runs out. All awarded funds must be spent by September 30, 2027.
Two more rounds of grants are expected to be announced soon — along with an additional RFP focused on public charging.
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