Apply for MassEVIP Fleet Vehicles Incentives

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1. What to Know

   MassEVIP Fleet Vehicles is a MassDEP rolling grant program aimed at making electric vehicles (EVs) more widespread across Massachusetts. The program provides incentives for public entities to buy or lease EVs up to 10,000 pounds. Maximum funding depends on vehicle type and means of acquisition.

   Type of Acquisition	Available Funding Level
   BEV Purchase	Up to $7,500 per Vehicle
   BEV Lease	Up to $5,000 per Vehicle
   PHEV Purchase	Up to $5,000 per Vehicle
   PHEV Lease	Up to $3,000 per Vehicle
   ZEM Purchase	Up to $750 per Vehicle

   _{Key to Acronyms:
   BEV = Battery Electric Vehicle
   PHEV = Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
   ZEM = Zero Emission Motorcycle}

   See the program requirements and frequently asked questions below to learn more.

   Note: If you are not a municipality, state agency, state college/university, or other public entity looking to acquire EVs up to 10,000 pounds, scroll to Step 5 below to Learn About Other Programs for which you might be eligible.

   Open PDF file, 144.81 KB,  MassEVIP Fleet Vehicles Requirements (English, PDF 144.81 KB)

   Open PDF file, 106.61 KB,  MassEVIP Fleet Vehicles GMS User Guide (English, PDF 106.61 KB)

   Open PDF file, 161.37 KB,  MassEVIP Frequently Asked Questions (English, PDF 161.37 KB)

2. Apply Online

   Follow the link below to complete your application in the Grants Management System (GMS). Submit one application per entity. MassDEP accepts applications on a first-come, first-served basis.

   Note: You will be asked to upload a current Form W-9 as part of the online application process. This must have been signed and dated within the past year. A blank is provided below, and is also available in the online application form.

   Open PDF file, 200.44 KB,  Form W-9: Request for Taxpayer Identification Number & Certification (English, PDF 200.44 KB)

   APPLY ONLINE: MassEVIP Fleet Vehicles Incentives 

3. MassDEP Reviews Your Application

   MassDEP begins by verifying your eligibility and checking your application for completeness. You will receive an email from the GMS that your application status has changed and must log in to the GMS to view next steps. If you are not eligible, you will see that in the GMS as well.

   After verifying your application is complete, you will be contacted to complete the contracting process.

   Example Contract Documents 

4. Complete Your MassEVIP Project

   State agencies will enter into agreements with an end date allowing sufficient time to acquire vehicles. Non-state agencies will have 21 months from the date the contract documents are issued to acquire vehicles.

   As a public entity, your organization is eligible to use statewide contracts to acquire vehicles.

   MassDEP can provide the MassEVIP incentive payments directly to vendors on statewide contract or directly to your organization.

   Statewide Contract User Guide: Contract VEH110: Light- & Medium-Duty Vehicles

5. Learn About Other Programs

   MassDEP and other state agencies may have funding available for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. For more information please see the table below. You can also open the MassEVIP matrix, linked below.

   To be placed on the mailing list for updates or information about future MassEVIP funding opportunities, please email massevip.massdep@mass.gov.

   Program	Eligible to Apply
   MOR-EV and MOR-EV Trucks	See the MOR-EV website for more information
   Multi-Unit Dwelling & Educational Campus Charging	Private, public, or non-profit dwellings with five or more residential units and educational campuses with at least 15 students on site
   Public Access Charging	Non-residential public, private, or non-profit sites available for public use
   Workplace & Fleet Charging	Private, public, or non-profit workplaces for employees’ use, and private, public or non-profit fleets where fleet vehicles are garaged

   Open PDF file, 136.14 KB,  Matrix of MassEVIP Grant Programs (English, PDF 136.14 KB)