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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-312 – Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment (CERRI) Program

    Open Date
    Mar 29, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    33%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $64,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-312
    Portal ID
    60621
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This solicitation is part of the Community Energy Reliability & Resilience Investment (CERRI) Program, which invests in deployment projects across California that increase community energy reliability and resilience, support California’s climate and energy policies, improve energy justice and equity, and create good-paying jobs. Funding for this program was authorized under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Other Legal Entity
    Eligible Geographies

    N/A

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-312 – Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment (CERRI) Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-503 – Feasibility of Underground Hydrogen Storage in California

    Open Date
    Apr 4, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    5%
    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-23-503
    Portal ID
    60792
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund a project that will evaluate the feasibility of using existing underground gas storage facilities to store clean renewable hydrogen in California.

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

    Demonstration projects in this solicitation must be located in the service territory of a California gas Investor Owned Utility (Gas 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 Gas IOU ratepayers

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-503 – Feasibility of Underground Hydrogen Storage in California>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-313 – Deployment of Decarbonization Technologies and Strategies for California Industrial Facilities (INDIGO Program)

    Open Date
    Apr 4, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $46,200,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-313
    Portal ID
    60795
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to deploy advanced decarbonization and/or grid support technologies at California industrial facilities to promote electrification and reduce GHG emissions produced from the industrial sector. 

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

    Food and beverage industries and related support facilities that are receiving funding for the same project, or portions of the same project, from the CEC’s Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) are ineligible for funding from the INDIGO Program or to use funds received from FPIP as match funds.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-313 – Deployment of Decarbonization Technologies and Strategies for California Industrial Facilities (INDIGO Program)>/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

    Equitable Building Decarbonization Program Direct Install

    Open Date
    Apr 30, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-404
    Portal ID
    61338
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this grant funding opportunity (Solicitation) is to award three regional administrators (Recipients) with funding to implement the Equitable Building Decarbonization (EBD) Direct Install Program. The program will be administered separately in Northern, Central, and Southern California to better ensure a broad distribution of funds.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The EBD Direct Install Program will be administered separately in three regions: Northern, Central, and Southern California.

    View Full Grant Details: Equitable Building Decarbonization Program Direct Install>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Equity, Engagement, and Education (EEE) Grant Account Cycle 2

    Open Date
    May 8, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Public Utilities Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,065,343
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Public Utilities Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    61971
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Equity, Engagement, and Education (EEE) Grant Account Cycle 2 will award grants up to $200,000 for the purposes of building CBO, Tribal, and community capacity to understand and engage with CPUC decision-making processes.  This will enable CBOs and Tribes to have more influence over clean energy programs and support making these programs more accessible to their served communities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Equity, Engagement, and Education (EEE) Grant Account Cycle 2>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-315 – Clean, Dispatchable Generation

    Open Date
    May 24, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $8,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-315
    Portal ID
    66018
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purposes of this solicitation are to support the adoption of clean, dispatchable generation in California and reduce the reliance on fossil-based technologies while providing reliable power for critical infrastructure. By deploying clean, dispatchable generation technologies and producing hydrogen for electricity generation, this solicitation can benefit California's communities, workforce, air quality, and natural environments.
     

    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-23-315 – Clean, Dispatchable Generation>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund (DOGWF) Evaluation and Technical Assistance (ETA) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2023-24 (PY 23-24)

    Open Date
    Jun 7, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Employment Development Department
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Employment Development Department
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    67089
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The DOGWF ETA PY 23-24 awardee will be responsible for providing technical assistance and evaluation for DOGWF PY 23-24 program awardees as they pioneer initiatives that guide displaced oil and gas workers into new jobs and career trajectories. The mission extends beyond singular sectors, committed to securing stable, well-compensated, and gratifying roles for these workers across diverse industries.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    The ETA services for this grant will support the four awarded organizations under the DOGWF PY 23-24 SFP listed below:

    Kern/Inyo/Mono Consortium Workforce Development Area – Kern County Employers' Training Resource- Kern County

    Steelworkers Charitable and Educational Organization-Contra Costa, Kern, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo Counties

    Inter-City Services, Inc.- Contra Costa County

    Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County

    View Full Grant Details: Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund (DOGWF) Evaluation and Technical Assistance (ETA) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2023-24 (PY 23-24)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-317 – Energy Storage Innovations to Support Grid Reliability

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-317
    Portal ID
    75921
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To fund applied research and development and technology demonstration and deployment projects that will advance short- to long-duration stationary energy storage technologies. The development and advancement of these technologies is critical to establish a robust portfolio of energy storage that enables a more nimble grid to maintain reliability and accelerate the deployment of renewables as California transitions to 100 percent clean energy.

    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-23-317 – Energy Storage Innovations to Support Grid Reliability>/span>