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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-302 – Power Electronics for Zero-Emission Residential Resilience (PEZERR)

    Open Date
    Nov 21, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    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-23-302
    Portal ID
    51045
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund emerging power electronics technologies that improve affordability and simplify the complexity and time required for installing and integrating zero-emission backup power systems for powering critical loads during grid outages.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    No local publicly owned electric utilities. 

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-302 – Power Electronics for Zero-Emission Residential Resilience (PEZERR)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CAL FIRE Forest Health

    Open Date
    Nov 14, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    50445
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Program funds active restoration and reforestation activities aimed at providing for more resilient and sustained forests to ensure future existence of forests in California while also mitigating climate change, protecting communities from fire risk, strengthening rural economies and improving California’s water & air.

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

    California

    View Full Grant Details: CAL FIRE Forest Health>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP)

    Open Date
    Aug 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $20,000 – $700,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    45512
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    OEP will increase the ability of residents in low income communities to participate in outdoor experiences at state parks and other public lands by funding program operation and transportation costs. OEP encourages applicants to establish a home base in an underserved community as the hub for local activities and trips to natural areas. OEP empowers youth and families through outdoor leadership education, career pathways, and access to nature.

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

    The program criteria encourages applicants to establish a home base in an underserved community as the hub for local activities and trips to natural areas. "Natural Area Trips" from the community home base may be statewide within California. 

    View Full Grant Details: Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-22-308 – Decarbonizing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems in Large Buildings

    Open Date
    Jun 21, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $20,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-22-308
    Portal ID
    36230
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research and development projects that develop decarbonization solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in large commercial buildings with an emphasis on technology advancements, energy efficiency, replicability, and use of ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.

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

    No local publicly-owned electric utilities.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-22-308 – Decarbonizing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems in Large Buildings>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Desert Conservation Program

    Open Date
    Jun 20, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    36014
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    As a result of efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with a strong interest in protecting the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, Assembly Bill 1183, now known as the California Desert Conservation Act, was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 28, 2021. Passage of the California Desert Conservation Act established the Desert Conservation Program under the administration of the Wildlife Conservation Board. 

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

    Desert Conservation Program Boundary Map

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

    GFO-22-612 – Electric School Bus Bi-Directional Infrastructure

    Open Date
    Apr 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-22-612
    Portal ID
    28163
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund projects that support the ability to enable managed charging and bi-directional power flow for electric school buses and their associated infrastructure.

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

    Have a business presence in California.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-22-612 – Electric School Bus Bi-Directional Infrastructure>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-22-611 – FAST – Fast and Available Charging for All Californians

    Open Date
    Apr 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $35,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-22-611
    Portal ID
    28160
    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 $35 million in grant funds for projects that will support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for high mileage on-demand transportation services, car sharing enterprises, or car rental agencies, and the public.

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

    Have a business presence in California.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-22-611 – FAST – Fast and Available Charging for All Californians>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-22-306 – Precipitation Enhancement and Environmental Research for Hydropower Generation (PEER-Hydro)

    Open Date
    Mar 8, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    5%
    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-22-306
    Portal ID
    25484
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research to advance strategies for managing California’s hydropower resources for optimal contribution to grid operations. Research funded by this solicitation will foster cost-effective, robust approaches to balance anticipated needs for zero-carbon, fast-ramping resources with environmental protection.

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

    No local publicly owned electric utilities. 

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-22-306 – Precipitation Enhancement and Environmental Research for Hydropower Generation (PEER-Hydro)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-605 – Zero-Emission Transportation Manufacturing

    Open Date
    Mar 30, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $60,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-605
    Portal ID
    9812
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive grant solicitation. The CEC’s Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $60 million in grant funds for projects that will increase in-state manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), ZEV components and batteries, and ZEV charging or refueling equipment. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants must have a business presence in California.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-605 – Zero-Emission Transportation Manufacturing>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY22

    Open Date
    Mar 16, 2022
    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
    BSEE22
    Portal ID
    9680
    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 FY22>/span>