Charging Forward: A Grant Program for Advancing the U.S. Electric Vehicle Workforce

Building a workforce for the growing American EV-charging sector.

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Overview

Siemens Foundation’s EVeryone Charging Forward® initiative supports inclusive EV-charging workforce development in the U.S. Initial efforts in North Carolina and Michigan fund statewide strategies and local partnerships to connect people to well-paid technical jobs in EV charger manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Approaches will be documented and scaled nationally with partner organizations.

Key Information

Keyword

EV Charging

Eligibility Criteria

Focus: inclusive EV-charging workforce (manufacturing, installation, maintenance).
Geographic focus: pilots in NC and MI; practices to be shared nationally via partners.
Delivered through statewide strategies and local partnerships, including labor and industry.
Activities include career-readiness, pre-apprenticeship/registered apprenticeship creation, wrap-around supports, and upskilling current electricians (e.g., EVITP).

Application Process

How to Apply

This initiative is delivered through Siemens Foundation and named partners rather than an open application portal. For interest in partnership or to learn about state and local participation, contact the Siemens Foundation or the listed partner organizations on the program page.

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Contact

Grant Contact Name

Siemens Foundation