Domestic Automotive Manufacturing Conversion Grants

Overview

Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants for electrified vehicles will provide cost-shared grants supporting the domestic production of efficient hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, plug-in electric drive, and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.

Funding Amount
$2 Billion

Funding Type
Grant

Area of Focus
Manufacturing Capacity

Eligible Uses

Domestic production of, or components for, efficient hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, plug-in electric drive, and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.

Recipients

Recipients should be manufacturing for eligible vehicle types. Includes small businesses, businesses (other than small businesses), and/or individuals.

Period of Availability

To remain available through 9/30/2031.

Funding Source

With funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA 50143), the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) manages programs to accelerate electric heat pump manufacturing in America and support the transition to electric vehicles, retooling existing plants, and rehiring existing workers. Limited to applicants seeking financial assistance for up to 50% of the cost.

 

Funding Details and Announcements

  • As part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, DOE has announced $1.5 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act to support the conversion of 10 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities across eight states—Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia—to manufacture electric vehicles and their supply chain.

    MAY 9, 2023
    Request for Information

    Recharging Industry Workshop 1

    Recharging Industry Workshop 2

    RFI Video Submission Guidance

    AUG 31, 2023
    Funding Opportunity Announcement

    DE-FOA-0003106

    Funding Opportunity

    Press Release

    Webinar 1 (Oct 5, 2023)

    Webinar 2 (Jan 5, 2024)

    NOV 1, 2023
    Concept Papers Due
    JAN 23, 2023
    Full Application Due
    JUL 11, 2024
    Selections Announced

    Press Release

    Selections

  • DOE is partnering with five states with significant automotive workforces to help small- and medium-sized suppliers invest in updating and upgrading facilities to serve growing vehicle markets. States will use a variety of approaches to make these awards to eligible facilities. DOE and States will each provide funds to support projects that will bolster local manufacturing capacity and strengthen vehicle supply chains. 

    APR 17, 2024
    Request for Information

    Press Release

    AUG 15, 2024
    Funding Opportunity Announcement

    DE-FOA-0003412

    Press Release

    Funding Opportunity

    OCT 15, 2024
    Full Application Due
    NOV 22, 2024
    Selections Announced

    Press Release

    Selections

Informational Webinars

Oct 5, 2023 | Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants - Concept Papers

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Jan 5, 2024 | Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants - Full Application

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