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Southeast Portal for Electric Transportation Opportunities

This portal serves as a central hub that aggregates and enhances the visibility of active funding sources, comment solicitations, research opportunities, events, and other participatory initiatives geared towards advancing transportation electrification – primarily across Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

This list is managed by Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability as part of the Southeast Electric Transportation Regional Initiative (SETRI).

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The list is not exhaustive. Inclusion does not indicate endorsement, and we make no guarantees about items included. Descriptions may be edited for brevity. See the links for full details and eligibility.

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Type: Funding
Federal/State: Tennessee
This funding opportunity supports the continued development of the Fast Charge TN Network, aimed at reducing nitrogen oxide emissions and accelerating the deployment of EV infrastructure across Tennessee. Eligible applicants include Tennessee local power companies (LPCs), for-profit or nonprofit organizations operating in Tennessee, and government entities such as municipalities or public higher education institutions. Applicants must commit to owning, operating, and maintaining EV infrastructure for a minimum of five (5) years following equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning. All applicants must provide at least 20% of total project costs as direct or in-kind cost share and adhere to Fast Charge TN Network program requirements. See link for details.
Applications due November 30, 2026 (4pm Central)
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) .... Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces the availability of funds under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program and solicits applications from eligible entities to incentivize and accelerate the upgrade or retirement of the nation’s legacy diesel engine fleet. Eligible activities include the retrofit or replacement of existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certified or verified technologies. See link for details. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OAR-OTAQ-26-01
Applications due January 22, 2027 (11:59pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Georgia
The Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM) invites you to save the date for the 6th Annual Electric Mobility Summit at the University of Georgia. Join leaders from across industry, academia, government, and Georgia’s growing mobility ecosystem as we come together to explore the ideas, research, partnerships, and opportunities shaping the future of electric and emerging mobility.
March 15-16, 2027 (Athens, GA)

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