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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Type: Event
Federal/State: Mid-Atlantic
"The Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transportation Summit & Expo brings together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies shaping mobility across the region. Whether you’re focused on alternative fuel vehicles, smart infrastructure, freight logistics, or sustainable transit, this event offers a platform to connect, learn, and lead."
July 21–23, 2026 ((James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA)
Type: Request for proposal (RFP)
Federal/State: Kentucky
"This latest proposal seeks private developers who will design, build, operate, and maintain the stations in other urban and rural areas not already served by those stations, helping ensure EV infrastructure reaches communities across the commonwealth. This includes rural portions of counties, some parkways such as the Bluegrass Parkway, as well as routes connecting interstates and parkways: U.S. 23, U.S. 68, U.S. 25E, U.S. 27 and U.S.
127, AA Highway in central and eastern Kentucky; U.S. 68, KY 80, U.S. 51 and U.S. 60 in western Kentucky; and urban areas." See link for details.
Responses due July 13, 2026
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Federal
"If you install qualified vehicle refueling and recharging property in your home or business, you may be eligible for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit." Subject to eligibility, see link for details.
Available until June 30, 2026
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Virginia
"The Virginia Department of Energy is offering the EVCAP subaward program to work at the community level to understand and address issues surrounding the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The focus is on specific underserved communities, and the results will inform current and future EV charging deployment.
The grants are open to EV charging vendors or for collaborations between governments and technology providers." See link for details.
Applications due June 30, 2026
Type: Funding
Federal/State: Virginia
Starting May 1, 2023, the Green Operator program opened the first round of funding for GO-Zero, a program that will provides an incentive towards the purchase of zero-emission and near zero-emission drayage trucks. Like the existing Green Operator program, the expectation is for the trucks to provide service to the Port of Virginia facilities. Unlike the current Green Operator program, for diesel-to-diesel upgrades, scrappage of an older diesel-powered truck is not a requirement. However, an additional incentive will be made available if an older drayage truck is scrapped.
The Go-Zero application period first opened on May 1, 2023 and is now, in 2026, accepting applications and waitlist request on a rolling basis based on eligibility. Look for additional information on the Green Operator website or direct any questions to Ed Mihalski at emihalski@ecologixgroup.com or Gregory Brennan at gbrennan@vacleancities.org
Accepting applications and waitlist request on a rolling basis based on eligibility
Type: Event
Federal/State: Georgia
The Clean Transportation Expo, hosted by Clean Cities Georgia, will be an opportunity to build public-private partnerships and talk about successes and challenges with all forms of clean transportation, both within Georgia and the region.
June 9-11, 2026 (College Park, GA)
Type: Request for proposal (RFP)
Federal/State: Alabama
The purpose of Alabama’s NEVI Program is to provide funding to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability. This Program initially provides funding assistance for publicly accessible Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) infrastructure installation, operation, and maintenance intended to serve users of FHWA-designated Electric Vehicle Alternative Fuel Corridors throughout Alabama. The round 3 application period has opened. Completed Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM CST, on June 4, 2026. See link for details.
Completed Applications must be submitted on June 4, 2026 (by 11:59PM Central)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Tennessee
"The Vision of the Tennessee Environmental Network Show of the South (TENSOS) is to serve as the premier platform for fostering collaboration, innovation, and leadership among environmental professionals across diverse industries and disciplines." See link for details and registration.
May 13-15, 2026 (Chattanooga, TN)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has released the round 3 National Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Application. ADECA is hosting an application workshop on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM.
April 29, 2026 (11am-12pm Eastern)
Type: Event
Federal/State: Georgia
Hosted by the Georgia Network for E-Mobility (GNEM) and the University of Georgia, this 5th annual meeting will focus on advancing the adoption of electric mobility in the state, the educational programs that we will need to support the growth, and the future of electric mobility in Georgia and beyond its borders.
April 14-15, 2026 (Athens, GA)
Type: Event
Federal/State: North Carolina
"NCDOT is preparing for the release of the NCDOT National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI) Round 2 Funding Opportunity. The Request for Proposals (RFP) under Round 2 will provide funding for sixteen EV charging stations along North Carolina’s Alternative Fuel Corridors to ensure a robust EV charging network. NCDOT plans to post the RFP at the NCDOT NEVI Program Webpage on March 27, 2026. Note this date is subject to change.
The Round 2 RFP has some significant changes to both the scoring and the application process. Therefore, NCDOT will be holding a webinar on April 7 at 1:30 to walk through the Round 2 RFP. Businesses interested in applying for funding should attend the webinar to learn more about the RFP, how to apply, resources to help with applications, and how to submit questions."
April 7, 2026 (1:30pm Eastern)
Type: Request for information (RFI)
Federal/State: Federal
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning a new funding opportunity under the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program to encourage broad participation and fleet turnover by providing school districts
with greater choice in school bus technology while strengthening oversight and compliance. To support the development of this new funding opportunity, the EPA invites public comments to inform the Agency’s understanding of the availability of alternative fuels and associated technologies in the medium- and heavy duty school bus sector." See link for full details.
[EPA–HQ–OAR–2025–1806; FRL–12979–01–OAR]
Comments due April 6, 2026
Type: Event
Federal/State: Raleigh, NC
Join the NC Clean Energy Technology Center for a Centennial Campus Ride & Drive! This event is free & open to the public; students, faculty, staff, professionals, and more are invited to attend.
The event will take place on Wednesday, April 1st, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at NC State University’s “The Corner” on Centennial Campus, located at 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC.
Organizers ask that participants register for planning purposes. Organizations that would like to bring an electric vehicle for static display or to participate in the ride and drive must register using the form at the link.
April 1, 2026 (11:30am-1:30pm Eastern, Raleigh, NC)
Type: Miscellaneous
Federal/State: Event Location: Durham, NC
Submit your proposals for presentations or topics for discussion at the Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo (August 25-27, 2026). Once you submit a proposal, event organizers we will contact you for additional information. The Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo brings together leading fleets and technology providers to showcase the latest and greatest transportation technologies, fuels and trends. The conference includes a strong focus on data driven decisions and tools.
Responses due by March 31, 2026
Type: Research
Federal/State: National
Plug In America has now launched its 2026 annual survey and invites you (if you live in the U.S.) to take a few minutes to share your experience with or perceptions of electric vehicles. Anyone in the U.S., whether they drive an EV or not, is welcome to respond to the survey. Feedback is used to get a pulse on topics, such as charging, dealerships, purchase considerations, barriers to adoption, and more.
Responses due March 31, 2026
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