October 2, 2025doge grant terminationfederal spendinggrantsforeign aid and domestic programsgovernment efficiency claimsGovernmentTax & BudgetPublic Policy
DOGE lists $3,483,853 in claimed savings from Department of Energy grant cut
DOGE listed this Department of Energy grant record as cut on 2025-10-02, with $3,483,853 in claimed savings. Recipient: PLUG IN AMERICA. Description: THE OBJECTIVE IS TO REACH APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILLION CONSUMERS, WITH PRACTICAL, BRAND-NEUTRAL INFORMATION ABOUT ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EV)S, CHARGING AND INCENTIVES. THIS TARGET CONSUMER AUDIENCE WILL BE THOSE LOOKING TO PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE WHO NEED MORE INFO O. Principle treats this as an official DOGE claim until independently verified against USAspending, agency records, court filings, or watchdog findings.