CPRG Central Arkansas Transportation Efficiency Rebate Program Application

Request for rebates for car, SUV, or light duty truck replacement with all electric equivalents and EV charging infrastructure

Application deadline: 4:00 PM CST on Friday, February 21, 2025

Eligibility: Municipal and County governments in Pulaski, Faulkner, Saline, Lonoke, Grant, and Perry Counties, Arkansas

*Other units of government, special districts, and non-profit organizations may be eligible to partner with an eligible municipal or county government.

The Transportation Efficiency application aims to fund two key initiatives:

1. Replacement of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Fleet Vehicles with Electric Vehicles (EV)

Total Funding Available $1,000,000
Available CPRG Rebates: $10,000 per new sedan or SUV, $15,000 per new light-duty truck or police vehicle, and $4,000 per used vehicle
Applicants are eligible to apply for any available federal rebates
Goal: At least 65 ICE vehicles (sedans, SUVs, light-duty trucks) replaced with all-electric equivalents

2. EV Charger Installation

Total Funding Available: $995,000
Available CPRG Rebate: up to $7,250 per single charger and up to $10,000 per dual charger
Applicants encouraged to apply for any available federal rebates
Goal: At least 136 EV chargers installed throughout Central Arkansas

Applications will be evaluated according to:

$ cost per metric ton of carbon dioxide or equivalent emissions (MTCO2e) reduced by the project (Metroplan will assist with these calculations)
Percentage of project benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities (goal: minimum 50% LIDAC benefit). LIDAC map: https://tinyurl.com/LIDACs-map
Geographic distribution of the projects

Metroplan reserves the right to partially fund projects.

PROJECT TITLE

PROJECT TYPE (Check all that apply.)

Fleet Vehicles (must be used for at least 5 years)Charging Stations - Fleet Vehicle OnlyCharging Stations - Public and Fleet VehicleCharging Stations - Public

Lead Organization

Eligible Entity (if different from above)

Project Location

Project Completion Timeline Once Funding Is Awarded (months)

Total Funding Requested

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name

First NameLast Name

Title

Phone Number

Email Address

example@example.com

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Scope - Describe the number of vehicles to be replaces, the department/residents benefitted, and the expected outcomes

Benefits - Highlight the fuels savings, improved air quality, resident education, and/or other environmental benefits

Justification - Explain why the replacement is necessary and how it aligns with community goals, maintenance needs, and sustainability initiatives.

Please provide the following information for each internal combustion engine (ICE) to be replaced.

Under "Type of Fleet Vehicle" please identify the main use for the vehicle. Examples include: Transit Van, Cargo/Equipment Van, Administrative, Motor Pool, Pickup Truck, Police/Patrol, Code Enforcement, Emergency Response, etc.

CURRENT VEHICLES

	Year	Make	Model	12-Month Fuel Consumption (gals.) Oct. '23-Sept. '24	12-Month Mileage Driven Oct. '23- Sept. '24	Diesel or Gasoline	Current Odometer	Type of Fleet Vehicle
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Please provide the following information for each electric vehicle replacement. Make sure each line item corresponds with the table above. Ex: Current Vehicle #1 is a 2016 Cargo Van being replaced by Electric Vehicle #1 2024 Ford E-Transit Van.

Electric Vehicles (EV)

	Year	Make	Model	Current Odometer (If Used)	Type of Fleet Vehicle
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Does your jurisdiction already have an existing procurement option to purchase EVs?

YesNo

Please provide the following information for each EV charger.

EV CHARGERS

	Charger Type & Capacity	Minimum Energy Star Rating	Location	$ Equipment Cost	$ Installation Cost	$ Other Cost	$ Total Cost
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Total

Total number of chargers placed in LIDACs - https://tinyurl.com/LIDACs-map

ATTACHMENTS

Map with the placement of each charging station.

*IF FUNDED FOR EV VEHICLES AND CHARGING STATIONS, WE AGREE TO CLAIM ANY AVAILABLE FEDERAL REBATES AND REPORT MILEAGE/USAGE TO METROPLAN THROUGH DECEMBER 2030.

Signature

By signing here, I understand and accept that my electronic signature will be as valid as a handwritten signature and considered original to the extent allowed by applicable law.

Date

For more information, contact:

Metroplan
501-371-3300

Leesa Freasier
Grant Administrator
LFreasier@metroplan.org

Brittany Nichols
Sustainable Transportation and Energy Ambassador
BNichols@metroplan.org

Metroplan has received financial support from the EPA under a CPRG Assistance Agreement.