Project Application – Community Charging Connections Pilot

Project Application – Community Charging Connections Pilot
Before submitting your application, read through the entire Community Charging Connections Webpage at https://livegreenhoward.com/electric-vehicles/community-charging-connections/ for information on eligibility.
Applications are due on 7/31/2025 at 11:59PM.

Please reach out to apettinati@howardcountymd.gov with any questions you have.
Selection Criteria

The Office of Community Sustainability will convene a selection committee to review applications based on the following criteria. Application scores will be confidential and will not be shared or discussed with the applicants.
- Completeness of Application (up to 10 points): What is the level of completeness and detail? Has the applicant followed the application instructions?
- Technological Need (up to 10 points): Does the applicant’s community have homes / units that lack EV charger installation options for individual homeowners, such as homes that lack private garages/driveways? Do EV owners already live within the community? Does the proposed project location avoid existing easements?
- Project Need (up to 10 points): Does the community include low-to-moderate income housing units? Does the community participate in housing or rental assistance programs?
- Likelihood of Success (up to 15 points): What is the likelihood that the project will achieve its goals? Are there sufficient resources to complete the project? Is the association in support of maintaining the infrastructure in the long term?
- Transferability (up to 10 points): Does the project have demonstration value and/or replicability?
- Sustainability (up to 10 points): Has future maintenance and sustainability of the project been explained? What will happen when the grant period or project ends?
Primary Applicant Information

The primary applicant must be the authorized representative for the organization. This person would need to sign a grant agreement on behalf of the organization.
Community Name*
Community Description / Location *
Community Annual Budget *
Community Annual Dues*
Name of Authorized Representative *

First NameLast Name
Title of Authorized Representative (Relationship to Organization)*
Email of Authorized Representative*
example@example.com
Phone Number of Authorized Representative*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Secondary Applicant Information

If the Authorized Representative will not be the main point of contact for this project, then list the person here who will be. If the authorized representative is the main point of contact, this can be left blank. Please note that the Authorized Representative will still need to be the individual who signs a grant agreement with the County.
Name of Secondary Applicant

First NameLast Name
Title of Secondary Applicant (Relationship to Organization)
Email of Secondary Applicant
example@example.com
Phone Number of Secondary Applicant
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Site Description / Information

Answer questions about your community here.
Address of the Community (If there is no clear address, choose a central location within the community)*
Please describe the desired location for the EV chargers within the community and include the closest address. Include the specific parking space(s) that you hope to utilize and why you think this location is ideal for EV charging.*
Upload a Google Maps satellite image of the desired location for EV chargers. Place a pin on the specific parking space and include the GPS coordinates in the screenshot if possible. If you need assistance with this step, contact apettinati@howardcountymd.gov

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Is this location on your community's property or is it in the County right-of-way? Please use the County’s interactive map if you aren’t sure.*
Does your community include low- or moderate-income housing units? If so, how many?*
Does your community participate in rental assistance programs? If so, which ones?*
Easements
Are there any existing easements in tentative project location? *
Project Status
Are you aware of residents within your community that own electric vehicles? If yes, please provide an approximate number.*
Please explain any past efforts you have made to install EV charging in your community.*
Have you identified the placement of the electrical meter for these EV charging stations? Will it be attached to a building or will you need to install a new electrical meter? If it will be attached to a building, is the building owned by the community association?*
Please explain any barriers you have faced with installing EV charging in your community.*
Long-Term Project Sustainability
Please explain who will be responsible for EV charger maintenance if selected. Please note that this program allows you to charge a fee for the usage of the charger, which should help offset the maintenance costs. *
Is it your intention to charge a fee for the usage of the EV charger?*
General Feedback
Please add any additional comments, questions, or information you would like the County to know about your application.
Acknowledgements

Recipients will also sign a grant agreement that will include these and other terms.
- I acknowledge that I have read and understand the program requirements and eligible costs.
- I understand that the County will only reimburse me if I am approved for the program, and I understand that I will sign and execute a Grant Agreement with the County. If I am approved, the County will only reimburse me for the eligible project costs listed on the Community Charging Connections LiveGreenHoward webpage.
- I understand that unless an alternative payment method is approved by the County prior to project installation, the applicant(s) listed on this form will be responsible for the initial cost of the eligible project costs, and the County will reimburse the applicant(s) listed on this form for eligible project costs only after the work is complete and all required documentation has been submitted.
- I understand that reimbursement is contingent upon a site visit from the County to confirm compliance with program requirements and compliance with all laws and regulations.
- I understand that the applicant(s) will not be reimbursed for eligible costs if the applicant(s) is/are not chosen for this program.
- If chosen for this program, I will coordinate with a licensed contractor and will obtain all applicable approvals and permits required, including but not limited to, approvals from the Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) and the Howard County Department of Inspections, Licenses, and Permits (DILP).
- I agree to coordinate with the Howard County Office of Community Sustainability (OCS) for promotional materials for this program. This includes site photos and an interview after the installation is complete. If I do not participate in the interview or allow a site visit from the County, I will not receive the project cost reimbursement. OCS will respect the privacy of individuals in this program – you may choose to remain anonymous in public outreach materials.
Signature - I have read and understand the acknowledgements above. *
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Project Application – Community Charging Connections Pilot

Applications are due on 7/31/2025 at 11:59PM.

Selection Criteria

Primary Applicant Information

Secondary Applicant Information

Site Description / Information

Easements

Project Status

Long-Term Project Sustainability

General Feedback

Acknowledgements