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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-305 – The Next EPIC Challenge: Reimagining Affordable Mixed-Use Development in a Carbon-Constrained Future

    Open Date
    Dec 15, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $48,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-20-305
    Portal ID
    4828
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund a design-build competition that will challenge multi-disciplinary project teams to design and build a mixed-use development – using cutting-edge energy technologies, tools and construction practices - that is affordable, equitable, emissions-free and resilient to climate change impacts and extreme weather events.

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

    At least 25% of available Electric Program Investment Charge (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-20-305 – The Next EPIC Challenge: Reimagining Affordable Mixed-Use Development in a Carbon-Constrained Future>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program

    Open Date
    Mar 15, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $120,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    BSEE21
    Portal ID
    4711
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Enhancing public boating safety.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-503 – Strategic Pathways and Analytics for Tactical Decommissioning of Portions of Natural Gas Infrastructure

    Open Date
    Dec 7, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    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-20-503
    Portal ID
    4663
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund natural gas infrastructure safety and integrity projects that meet the following initiatives:

    Natural Gas Infrastructure Analysis and Strategic Pathway to a Low-Carbon Energy Future; and
    Analytics for Pilot Demonstration of Strategic Electrification and Decommissioning of Natural Gas Infrastructure.

    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-20-503 – Strategic Pathways and Analytics for Tactical Decommissioning of Portions of Natural Gas Infrastructure>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program FY21

    Open Date
    Dec 3, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $40,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4576
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To study problems of beach erosion and to construct projects to stabilize beaches and shoreline areas either through the strategic placement of sand or via hard structures like seawalls, groins, and rock revetments in concentrated areas to protect vital public infrastructure.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be on the open coastline or within the San Francisco Bay.

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program FY21>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California State Duck Stamp Project

    Open Date
    Nov 16, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,135,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4486
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goals of the Stamp Project, as described in legislation, are to protect, preserve, restore, enhance, and develop migratory waterfowl breeding and wintering habitat, evaluate habitat projects, and conduct waterfowl resource assessments and other waterfowl related research. To achieve these goals the Department has adopted the following four objectives:

    1. Identify activities which are needed for the conservation and maintenance of California's waterfowl habitat on public land.
    2. Develop and fund project-specific strategies to protect, enhance, maintain or restore significant waterfowl habitat on public land.
    3. Develop and fund project-specific strategies to conserve waterfowl populations.
    4. Develop, administer, and fund a grants program for waterfowl conservation.
    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: California State Duck Stamp Project>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-502 – Solar Heating, Cooling, and Power for Industrial and Commercial Applications

    Open Date
    Oct 26, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-20-502
    Portal ID
    4366
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund research and development projects that will advance the development and technology readiness of concentrating and non-concentrating solar thermal technologies along with solar combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) technologies. 

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

    All projects in this solicitation must benefit natural gas IOU ratepayers.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-502 – Solar Heating, Cooling, and Power for Industrial and Commercial Applications>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Museum Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 27, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $20,000 – $40,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3720
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The program seeks projects that assist the California Cultural and Historical Endowment in supporting and enhancing museums services that recognize the importance of making art, science, history and culture available to the residents of California, with an emphasis on underserved communities.

    Priority funding will be given to museums that have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and that serve underserved communities and/or Title I Students.

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

    Statewide.

    View Full Grant Details: Museum Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proposition 68, Tijuana River Border Pollution Control

    Open Date
    Aug 24, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3642
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The planning, design, permitting, and/or construction of projects in the Tijuana River Watershed that support the Tijuana River Border Pollution Control Project.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 68, Tijuana River Border Pollution Control>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-605 – BESTFIT Innovative Charging Solutions

    Open Date
    Aug 11, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    25%
    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-20-605
    Portal ID
    3417
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This solicitation will fund projects to demonstrate innovative electric vehicle charging solutions for light-duty and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and work to accelerate the successful commercial deployment of these solutions.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    This solicitation is open to all private entities with a business presence in California.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-605 – BESTFIT Innovative Charging Solutions>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    RCD Financial Assistance Program

    Open Date
    Apr 30, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Conservation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $135,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Conservation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    3159
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The program will provide capacity building grants to Resource Conservation Districts.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    State of CA

    View Full Grant Details: RCD Financial Assistance Program>/span>