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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-22-607- Light-Duty Vehicle and Multi-Use Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure

    Open Date
    Oct 24, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $27,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-22-607
    Portal ID
    15017
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $27 million in grant funds for projects that will provide publicly available hydrogen refueling stations to enable continued growth of the California fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) market. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: GFO-22-607- Light-Duty Vehicle and Multi-Use Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-22-305 – Advanced Prefabricated Zero Carbon Homes

    Open Date
    Jan 11, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $7,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-22-305
    Portal ID
    16802
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund the demonstration of prefabricated homes that integrate advanced energy efficiency and renewable energy features  that meet all the following objectives:

    ·are all electric, using no fossil fuel;

    ·include solar photovoltaic (PV) system with energy storage;

    ·have the capability to provide backup power to the home during power outages;

    ·be affordable from a first cost and operation perspective. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    No local publicly owned electric utilities.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-22-305 – Advanced Prefabricated Zero Carbon Homes>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-506 – Integrative Corrosion Control in the Natural Gas System

    Open Date
    Dec 14, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-506
    Portal ID
    8126
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to develop an integrative approach for corrosion control of natural gas pipelines based on the use of mitigation, monitoring, inspection, evaluation, and prediction. Research will address integration barriers with instrumentation, software, and training related to natural gas system integrity management, as it pertains to microbially influenced and soil property influenced corrosion.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Demonstration projects in this solicitation must be located in the service territory of a California natural gas Investor Owned Utility (NG IOU). 

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-506 – Integrative Corrosion Control in the Natural Gas System>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-603 – Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for multi-family Housing (REACH)

    Open Date
    Nov 24, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-603
    Portal ID
    7763
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to demonstrate replicable and scalable business and technology models for large-scale deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure capable of maximizing access and EV travel for multi-family housing (MFH) residents. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Eligible projects will demonstrate a business and technology model that will specifically serve MFH residents. All applications must clearly demonstrate that they will provide EV charging infrastructure that is convenient and accessible to identified MFH units.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-603 – Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for multi-family Housing (REACH)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-503 – Examining the Effects of Hydrogen in End-Use Appliances for Large Commercial Buildings and Industrial Applications

    Open Date
    Sep 28, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-503
    Portal ID
    6997
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund a technical study to identify the impact of the potential use of hydrogen and hydrogen-natural gas blends on existing appliances as a potential decarbonization strategy for large commercial buildings and the industrial sector.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Demonstration projects in this solicitation must be located in the service territory of a California natural gas Investor Owned Utility (NG IOU), which includes Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and Southern California Gas Company.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-503 – Examining the Effects of Hydrogen in End-Use Appliances for Large Commercial Buildings and Industrial Applications>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-502 – Advancing Cost and Efficiency Improvements for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production

    Open Date
    Sep 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-502
    Portal ID
    6775
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research and development (ARD) and technology demonstration and deployment (TD&D) projects that will address the technical and economic challenges of producing hydrogen from carbon-neutral production pathways in accordance with the Emerging Renewable Hydrogen Production research initiative in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Natural Gas Budget Plan.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Demonstration projects in this solicitation must be located in the service territory of a California natural gas Investor Owned Utility (NG IOU), which includes Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and Southern California Gas Company.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-502 – Advancing Cost and Efficiency Improvements for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-601 Charging Access for Reliable On-Demand Transportation Services (CARTS)

    Open Date
    Sep 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-601
    Portal ID
    6769
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program (formerly known as the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program) announces the availability of up to $6 million in grant funds for projects that will support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for high mileage on-demand transportation services including services such as ride-hailing, taxis, and meal and grocery delivery.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    Each application must choose one of the three identified regions:

    Northern California

    Central Valley

    Southern California

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-601 Charging Access for Reliable On-Demand Transportation Services (CARTS)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-310 – Mobile Renewable Backup Generation (MORBUGs)

    Open Date
    Mar 5, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $14,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-20-310
    Portal ID
    5632
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This solicitation will fund projects to advance clean energy mobile backup systems or Mobile Renewable Backup Generation Systems (MORBUGs) that increase the resiliency of the electricity system to climate change and extreme weather events.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    At least 25% of available EPIC technology demonstration and deployment funding must be allocated to project sites located in, and benefiting, disadvantaged communities; and an additional minimum 10% of funds must be allocated to projects sites located in and benefiting low-income communities.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-310 – Mobile Renewable Backup Generation (MORBUGs)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-501 – Developing and Demonstrating Advanced Combustion Systems for the Industrial Sector

    Open Date
    Oct 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $10,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-20-501
    Portal ID
    4247
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund projects that will demonstrate increased efficiency of the oxygen-enriched combustion for industrial applications, or improve economics of equipment for oxygen production.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Demonstration projects in this solicitation must be located in the service territory of a California natural gas Investor Owned Utility (NG IOU), which includes Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and Southern California Gas Company.  All projects in this solicitation must benefit natural gas IOU ratepayers.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-501 – Developing and Demonstrating Advanced Combustion Systems for the Industrial Sector>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-19-309 – California Flexible Load Research and Deployment Hub

    Open Date
    Sep 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    8%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $16,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $12,000,000 – $16,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-19-309
    Portal ID
    3986
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund a single awardee to establish the California Flexible Load Research and Deployment Hub  to conduct applied research and development and technology demonstration and deployment projects that develop and increase the use and market adoption of advanced flexible demand technologies and strategies as electric grid resources and facilitate integration of distributed energy resources.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Geographic: California  Disadvantaged & Low-income Communities (optional for extra points) While it is not required to complete the project within a Low-Income or Disadvantaged Community, demonstration projects located and benefiting Disadvantaged and/or Low-Income Communities will be considered under the scoring criteria for this GFO.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-19-309 – California Flexible Load Research and Deployment Hub>/span>