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title: What California’s statewide EV charging incentive program means for the future of multi-family charging
description: “Communities in Charge” is California’s light-duty electric vehicle infrastructure incentive project, designed to rapidly deploy Level 2 (L2) EV charging stations in support of a more equitable, accessible, and clean energy future. The program’s spotlight on L2 charging, as opposed to the high-cost DC fast charging that the majority of EV charging incentive programs in California have been focused on, is meant to ensure convenient EV charging is a practical reality for all – especially in low-in
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# [What California’s statewide EV charging incentive program means for the future of multi-family charging](https://evercharge.com/blog/what-californias-statewide-ev-charging-incentive-program-means-for-the-future-of-multi-family-charging/)

 Written by [Admin](https://evercharge.com/blog/author/admin) | Feb 14, 2023 10:39:00 AM

“Communities in Charge” is California’s light-duty electric vehicle infrastructure [incentive project](https://thecommunitiesincharge.org/), designed to rapidly deploy Level 2 (L2) EV charging stations in support of a more equitable, accessible, and clean energy future. The program’s spotlight on L2 charging, as opposed to the high-cost DC fast charging that the majority of EV charging incentive programs in California have been focused on, is meant to ensure convenient EV charging is a practical reality for all – especially in low-income and disadvantaged communities across the state.

For multi-unit owners or managers that may be considering adding charging infrastructure to their property, but don’t currently have the means necessary, Communities in Charge is a great opportunity to take advantage of public funding. The program is open to a variety of applicants and sites across California, with a [prioritization](https://thecommunitiesincharge.org/#eligible) towards projects that are ready for implementation (“Ready to Go” projects) as well as locations in low-income and disadvantaged communities.

**How it works:**

Communities in Charge applies a tiered approach, based on where the project is located and the site type:

1. Base incentive: $3500 per Level 2 charging port (minimum 4 - maximum 20);
2. Multi-family sites: $7,000 per port (minimum 4 - maximum 40);
3. Tribal, low-income, and disadvantaged communities: $10,500 per port (minimum 4 - maximum 40).

**Selection process:**

Applications will officially open towards the end of Q1 2023, and from that date applicants will have a 45 day window to submit. If selected, applicants will be notified 5 months after the initial submission.

We’d recommend interested applicants join the [Communities in Charge mailing list](https://thecommunitiesincharge.org/#joinourlist) to receive important updates. The program’s [Implementation Manual](https://thecommunitiesincharge.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Communities-in-Charge-Implementation-Manual-Final-ADA-12-23-2022.pdf) is another helpful resource in deciding if you and your property is eligible, what information and documentation you’ll need to provide to apply, and more.

**We’re here to help:**

At EverCharge, we are experts at utilizing a building's existing grid infrastructure to maximize the number of EVs that can charge while minimizing deployment costs – to ultimately create a charging ecosystem that can seamlessly scale to support the demand in the future. **Our decade-worth of experience in the industry means we’re ready to help you navigate the challenges of the grant application process to submit a successful bid to future-proof your property. Simply reach out to charging@evercharge.com or give us a call at 888.342.7383 to get the process started.**

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