The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program Fund (EVITP Fund) 2.0

The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program Fund 2.0 is administered by the California Employment Training Panel, a statewide business labor training and economic development agency that funds workforce development initiatives to strengthen the state economy. This program is implemented in collaboration with the California Energy Commission, which leads infrastructure investments supporting the transition to zero emission vehicles. The fund reflects California’s broader policy goals to increase electric vehicle adoption, including targets of five million zero emission vehicles on the road by 2030 and full zero emission passenger vehicle sales by 2035. The initiative focuses on workforce readiness by ensuring a sufficient number of trained electricians are available to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state. The primary purpose of the program is to train and certify electricians through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program, a nonprofit organization that provides specialized certification for installing electric vehicle supply equipment. The training is delivered through an online course that typically requires about twenty hours to complete and covers technical topics such as electrical codes, load requirements, installation of charging systems, and emerging technologies like vehicle to grid applications. Upon completion, participants receive certification following a proctored examination. The program is designed to increase the number of certified electricians and ensure compliance with state requirements that at least twenty five percent of electricians working on funded charging infrastructure projects hold this certification. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis and supports both training and administrative activities. The total funding available for this solicitation is approximately two million seven hundred thousand dollars. Half of the funds are reserved for projects serving disadvantaged communities, low income communities, or rural areas, while the remaining funds are available statewide. Grantees receive a fixed reimbursement per trainee upon successful certification, which includes both training costs and a capped percentage for administrative expenses. Administrative costs cannot exceed fifteen percent of the total award and must be directly related to the project. Eligible applicants are limited to multiple employer contractor entities such as apprenticeship training committees, workforce development boards, training institutions, trade associations, and similar organizations. Single employer contractors are not eligible. Applicants may form partnerships with other organizations, but a single lead applicant must serve as the fiscal agent and assume full responsibility for compliance, reporting, and contract management. Eligible trainees must be certified electricians in California or otherwise meet state eligibility requirements for electrician certification, including those seeking recertification within a specified timeframe. The application process requires submission through the Cal E Grants online system by the stated deadline. Applicants must provide required forms, including standardized financial documents, a budget summary spreadsheet, resumes for key personnel, and eligibility documentation. Proposals are evaluated through a two step process consisting of technical review and scoring. Evaluation criteria include demonstrated need, outreach and marketing strategy, organizational capacity, partnerships, data collection methods, and budget justification. Each section is scored based on predefined point values, and only complete and compliant applications advance to the scoring phase. The timeline for this funding opportunity includes a solicitation release in early July, a webinar for prospective applicants, and a firm proposal submission deadline at the end of July. Award announcements are expected in August, with program implementation beginning in January of the following year. The anticipated contract period is one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability. Grantees are required to submit monthly progress reports, maintain detailed records, and participate in a community of learning facilitated by the administering agency. Program oversight includes strict reporting and accountability measures. Payments are contingent upon verified completion of training milestones and submission of required documentation. The administering agency reserves the right to adjust funding allocations based on performance, reallocate unused funds, and require corrective actions if grantees fail to meet expectations. Contact information is provided for accessibility and accommodation requests, and all communications regarding the solicitation are formally structured through official channels such as webinars to ensure transparency and fairness in the application process.

Ensure strong outreach strategy and demonstrate ability to serve disadvantaged communities and meet reporting requirements; provide detailed budget justification and partnerships