Below are a few steps we recommend to prepare for PennDOT’s Round 1A NEVI Funding Opportunity. 

Register for Keystone login: Applicants will need a keystone login to apply for the grant program. Register for a keystone login here: https://www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/login.aspx 

Get familiar with NEVI program: USDOT and PennDOT have resources related to NEVI program. Review and familiarize yourself with the NEVI program.  The Learn About NEVI webpage can help. 

​Put a team together: Consider developing your team for your NEVI grant application. Think about partners for owning the site, design, installation, operation & maintenance, vendors,  and others. 

Select site and assess site readiness: Review the interactive map to identify the priority interchange groups for installation of an EV station and begin preliminary site readiness assessments.  

Coordinate with Utilities: Communicate early and often with the local electric utility. PennDOT will release an updated Utility Form as part of the Round 1A Funding Opportunity program guidelines. 

Submit any questions or comments to ra-pdevcorridors@pa.gov.