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Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program

ATVM Loan Program

Supports advanced vehicle manufacturing in the United States through direct and loan-based financing.

The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program, authorized under Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and expanded by both the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, provides direct federal loans to US-based manufacturers of advanced technology vehicles and qualifying components. The IRA appropriated $3 billion in credit subsid…

US-based manufacturing facilities producing light-duty, medium/heavy-duty, locomotive, maritime, aircraft, hyperloop, or ultra-efficient vehicles with low or zero GHG emissions; qualifying component manufacturers included.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.30 Sept 2028
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$40B

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.energy.gov