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  • 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

    2020 Pacific Flyway Conservation Proposal Solicitation Notice

    Open Date
    Oct 29, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $12,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    1137
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) is inviting grant proposals for multi-benefit climate adaptation and resiliency projects that protect, restore or enhance migratory bird habitat associated with the Pacific Flyway.  These projects should seek to protect, restore or enhance migratory bird habitat, improve migratory bird habitat diversity, quality and connectivity, or improve management and ecological function of migratory bird habitat.

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

    Projects should be consistent with and seek to implement habitat and/or species conservation objectives of one of the five North American Migratory Bird Joint Ventures located within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2020 Pacific Flyway Conservation Proposal Solicitation Notice>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Proposition 1 Grant Program

    Open Date
    Nov 3, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4396
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Implement the California Water Action Plan in the Coachella Valley

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

    Within the Coachella Valley or in the surrounding mountains.

    View Full Grant Details: Proposition 1 Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program’s Proposition 68 Implementation Round 1

    Open Date
    Nov 9, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Water Resources
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $26,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $2,000,000 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Water Resources
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4220
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The SGM Grant Program’s Implementation grants will utilize funds authorized by Proposition 68 to assist Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) implement their Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs). The program will provide financial assistance to GSAs for investments in groundwater recharge and projects that prevent or clean up contamination of a groundwater that serves as a source of drinking water.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The Implementation Round 1 grant solicitation is solely for critically overdrafted (COD) basins that are NOT adjudicated, seeking adjudication, or are listed as probationary by the State Water Resources Control Board.

    View Full Grant Details: Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program’s Proposition 68 Implementation Round 1>/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-20-307 – Food Production Investment Program 2020

    Open Date
    Nov 18, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    35%
    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-20-307
    Portal ID
    4504
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goals of the program are to accelerate the adoption of advanced energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies at California food processing plants, demonstrate their reliability and effectiveness, help California food processors work towards a low carbon future, and benefit priority populations.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants to the FPIP are limited to food processing facilities located in California. For the purpose of the FPIP, food processing facilities are those defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes 311 (Food Manufacturing) and 3121 (Beverage Manufacturing).

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-307 – Food Production Investment Program 2020>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-606 – Zero-Emission Drayage Truck and Infrastructure Pilot Project

    Open Date
    Nov 19, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $44,100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-20-606
    Portal ID
    4525
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission (CEC) and California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) announce the availability of $44.1 million in funds to support large-scale deployments of on-road, zero-emission Class 8 drayage and regional haul trucks as well as the necessary zero-emission vehicle fueling infrastructure needed for service operation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All proposed projects must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-606 – Zero-Emission Drayage Truck and Infrastructure Pilot Project>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund

    Open Date
    Nov 19, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $5,000 – $20,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4516
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Pursuant to the George H. W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Educational Fund and Fish and Game Code Section 1501.5(b), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has established a competitive grant program to fund projects that supports state and local efforts to educate and engage California’s Hispanic communities in metrocentric settings through bilingual, multigenerational, and multigendered programs, classes and fishing and boating activities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Project activities must be conducted in California (out of state projects are not eligible).

    View Full Grant Details: George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Floating Restroom Grant Program FY20

    Open Date
    Nov 25, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,170,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $138,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4597
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources for keeping boater sewage from lakes and reservoirs

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Inland Lakes and Reservoirs

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Floating Restroom Grant Program FY20>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY21

    Open Date
    Nov 25, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4600
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provide resources to local agencies for repairing or renovating public boating access facilities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Waterways within California

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY21>/span>