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F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration

Grantor:
Air Resources Board
Portal ID:
80660
Status:
Active
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
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Categories:

Details

Purpose:

This solicitation for the F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP) is focused on incentivizing ultra-low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant technologies in the commercial and industrial sectors.

Description:

The goal of FRIP is to reduce fluorinated gas emissions by incentivizing the adoption of climate-friendly technologies, particularly ultra-low-GWP technologies, defined as having a GWP less than ten, as directed by the legislature. Incentives are expected to help these technologies achieve economies of scale, which will lead to wider market adoption and, therefore, greater greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions and support California in achieving the Senate Bill 1383 legislative mandate.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has $38.5 million for commercial and industrial refrigeration in existing facilities with >50 pounds of high-GWP refrigerant in at least one refrigeration system. Funding will be allocated across three commercial and industrial refrigeration sectors including Retail Food Refrigeration, Industrial Process Refrigeration, and Cold Storage and Other Refrigeration.

Applicants must use the FRIP web portal to apply for funding. Funding will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.

FRIP is administered in partnership with CARB’s third-party administrator, the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC). NASRC is available to provide application assistance, including support understanding eligible technologies, scoping projects, obtaining project bids, and submitting FRIP applications. Contact info@fripfunding.com or 833-852-FRIP (833-852-3747) for more information and for application assistance.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Business
  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

Proposed project must be in an existing California-based refrigeration facility, must be registered under RMP, and must comply with existing federal and state laws. Eligible projects must result in a full or partial system replacement of an existing high-GWP refrigerant system with a system using an ultra-low-GWP refrigerant. Review the full eligibility criteria in the Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Funding Guidelines.

Eligible Geographies:

This solicitation is for California industrial and commercial refrigeration facilities. Facilities located in disadvantaged and low-income communities (collectively referred to as priority communities) and independent facilities will be prioritized for funding through increased incentive awards, outreach, and application and technical assistance. 

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
Fall '24-Winter '25
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
Until Dec 31, 2026

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$38,500,000
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Dependent
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
$1 – $500,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
No
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • State

Funding Source Notes:

The funding will be distributed through FRIP, which was established by SB 1013 to facilitate the adoption of climate-friendly technologies.

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Reimbursement(s)

Funding Method Notes:

The reimbursement request is required to include documentation of actual costs incurred, including equipment receipts. FRIP funds paid will not exceed the documented cost of the refrigeration equipment or the awarded funds as identified in the grantee agreement. Grantees may authorize payments to be made directly to the entity that supplies the refrigeration equipment.

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
1-833-852-3747, FRIP@arb.ca.gov

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