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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-605-Zero-Emission School Bus Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Block Grant

    Open Date
    Nov 13, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $375,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-605
    Portal ID
    50430
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive block grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program is seeking a block grant Recipient to design and implement an up to $375,000,000 incentive program to fund incentive projects for California local educational agencies (LEAs). Incentive projects are defined as individually awarded incentives to LEAs for zero-emission school bus infrastructure projects. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Must have a physical office in California.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-605-Zero-Emission School Bus Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Block Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-607 – Tribal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Planning, and Workforce Training and Development

    Open Date
    Jan 18, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    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-23-607
    Portal ID
    53754
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to provide funding for Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Tribally-owned businesses for: EV Charging Infrastructure, EV Infrastructure Planning, EV Workforce Training and Development. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    All project locations must be within California. 

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-607 – Tribal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Planning, and Workforce Training and Development>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-608 – Military Electric Vehicle Chargers

    Open Date
    Apr 5, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $7,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-608
    Portal ID
    60801
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To award follow-on funding support for EV charging infrastructure projects with eligible applicants that have an active award from an eligible United States federal agency. This solicitation is intended to potentially double the number of chargers installed at a military base or facility, compared to what would otherwise be installed with only the federal funding, and accelerate the adoption of zero emission vehicles statewide.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Other Legal Entity
    Eligible Geographies

    Ineligible applicants include investor-owned utilities, local governments, and entities without an active agreement with a United States federal agency for EV charging infrastructure projects.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-608 – Military Electric Vehicle Chargers>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-702 – California Clean Energy Planning Program (first-come, first-served)

    Open Date
    Apr 12, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,550,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-702
    Portal ID
    60957
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Energy Commission’s Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection Division announces California Clean Energy Planning Program (CCEPP) and the availability of up to $1,550,000 in grant funds for this first-come, first-served grant solicitation. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    A California Native American tribe is a Native American tribe located in California that is on the contact list maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission and a California Tribal Organization is a corporation, association, or group controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by a California Native American Tribe that is subject to its laws, the laws of the State of California, or the laws of the United States.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-702 – California Clean Energy Planning Program (first-come, first-served)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-24-301 – Environmental Sustainability of a Clean Energy Transition (Enviro-SET)

    Open Date
    Sep 13, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    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-24-301
    Portal ID
    80549
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research and development projects that inform California’s transition to an equitable, zero-carbon energy system that is climate resilient and meets environmental goals.

    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-24-301 – Environmental Sustainability of a Clean Energy Transition (Enviro-SET)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-24-302 – Enabling Electric Vehicles as Distributed Energy Resources

    Open Date
    Oct 2, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,600,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-24-302
    Portal ID
    80867
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund studies and applied research and development (R&D) projects that support the approved Electric Program Investment Charge 2021–2025 (EPIC 4) Investment Plan’s strategic objective to increase the value proposition of distributed energy resources to customers and the grid. This solicitation’s research topics fall under the EPIC 4 Transportation Electrification Initiative.

    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-24-302 – Enabling Electric Vehicles as Distributed Energy Resources>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-24-303 – Direct Air Capture Research, Demonstration, and Community Engagement

    Open Date
    Oct 21, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $14,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-24-303
    Portal ID
    81275
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to advance the technical, economic, and environmental viability of innovative DAC technologies to meet the state’s carbon neutrality goals. This can include testing, piloting, and demonstrating advanced technologies, coupled with active community engagement, benefits planning, and community education.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: GFO-24-303 – Direct Air Capture Research, Demonstration, and Community Engagement>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-24-701 – Offshore Wind Energy Waterfront Facility Improvement Program

    Open Date
    Oct 2, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $42,750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-24-701
    Portal ID
    80870
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund projects that will plan for offshore wind energy infrastructure improvements that advance the capabilities of California waterfront facilities to support the development and operation of floating offshore wind projects. This solicitation implements provisions of Assembly Bill (AB) 209 (The Energy and Climate Change budget bill, Chapter 251, Section 12, Chapter 7.6, Article 6, enacted in September 2022).

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

    Applicants must provide to the CEC proof of having site control by submitting adequate documentation of site control and possession. Documentation of site control and possession may include, but is not limited to, an executed lease for the land on which the project will take place.

     

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-24-701 – Offshore Wind Energy Waterfront Facility Improvement Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program

    Open Date
    Jan 11, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4022
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Grants program is to provide for well managed OHV Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat of Project Areas in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.

     

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

    All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G22

    Open Date
    Feb 22, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $35,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8066
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Grants and Cooperative Agreements (GCA) Program provides for well managed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G22>/span>