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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development

    Open Date
    Jan 15, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $20,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8237
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CAL FIRE's Wood Products and Bioenergy team seeks to maintain and enhance the wood products infrastructure of California to promote healthy resilient forests throughout the state by supporting a diverse set of business development and workforce development projects.  

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

    Statewide

    View Full Grant Details: CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-604 – Clean Transportation Program Rural Electric Vehicle (REV) Charging

    Open Date
    Dec 14, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-604
    Portal ID
    8123
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to demonstrate replicable and scalable business and technology models that can deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to serve rural EV drivers; support travel by rural EV drivers, provide EV charging access in rural areas, provide support and maintenance services to ensure reliable and readily accessible chargers, engage local rural communities and businesses to promote EV adoption. 

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

    All project locations must be within California and in areas that will support rural EV drivers.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-604 – Clean Transportation Program Rural Electric Vehicle (REV) Charging>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-504 – Development of a Data-Driven Tool to Support Strategic and Equitable Decommissioning of Gas Infrastructure

    Open Date
    Nov 22, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-504
    Portal ID
    7709
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to develop a data-driven tool for identifying promising decommissioning sites, enhancing the capacity of state agencies to conduct planning and craft policy for the gas system in California’s low-carbon future. Research resulting from this solicitation will foster more transparent and collaborative planning processes with IOUs, communities, and other key stakeholders.

    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-21-504 – Development of a Data-Driven Tool to Support Strategic and Equitable Decommissioning of Gas Infrastructure>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021-22 EMPG Program – American Rescue Plan Act (EMPG-ARPA) for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California RFP

    Open Date
    Nov 8, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $62,732
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7544
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the EMPG-ARPA for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California (FY 2021 Tribal EMPG-ARPA) is to assist federally-recognized tribes in preparing for all hazards. Funds provided under this Program must be used to support activities that effectively contribute to the tribe’s capability to prevent, prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters, whether natural or man-made.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Restricted to federally-recognized tribes in California.

    View Full Grant Details: 2021-22 EMPG Program – American Rescue Plan Act (EMPG-ARPA) for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CLIM3ATE-RP, California Livestock Methane Measurement, Mitigation and Thriving Environments Research Program

    Open Date
    Dec 15, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Department of Food and Agriculture
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15779
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The CDFA 2022 California Livestock Methane Measurement, Mitigation and Thriving Environments Research Program (CLIM3ATE-RP) will award competitive grant(s) to California-based Institutions for research projects that address key barriers to achieving California’s climate goals, including the reduction of methane emissions to 40% below 2013 levels by 2030 as codified in SB 1383 as well as efforts to continue advancing climate smart agriculture.

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

    Entities directly receiving grant award funds must be in California with a physical business address. The project site must be located in California. Research conducted must be considered applicable to and feasible for California dairies

    View Full Grant Details: CLIM3ATE-RP, California Livestock Methane Measurement, Mitigation and Thriving Environments Research Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2022 AB 617 Community Air Grants Program

    Open Date
    Dec 5, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Air Resources Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $10,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Air Resources Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    14912
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of Community Air Grants (CAG) is to provide community-based organizations with logistical and technical assistance to support their efforts in improving local air quality. Projects are intended to further the purposes of AB 617 and AB 32 by designing and executing projects that build capacity in communities through supporting community-based organizations’ and community members’ participation in the Community Air Protection Program.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be wholly located in and benefit disadvantaged and/or low-income communities, as identified pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 39711 and 39713 (added and amended by Senate Bill 535 and AB 1550), or on Tribal lands.  Specific project census tract location(s) must be included in application narrative.  CARB’s priority population investments mapping tool may be utilized for location identification purposes.

    View Full Grant Details: 2022 AB 617 Community Air Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program's Climate Adaptation Planning Grant

    Open Date
    Jan 6, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,600,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $150,000 – $650,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    14279
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), through the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP), received $25M to fund the Adaptation Planning Grant Program (APGP) through the State’s 2021-2022 Budget, which funded ambitious measures to build climate adaptation and resilience through planning, research, capacity building, restoration, and sustainable infrastructure. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    California

    View Full Grant Details: Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program's Climate Adaptation Planning Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-308 – Research and Development of High-Value Recycling Pathways for Lithium-Ion Batteries

    Open Date
    Jan 6, 2021
    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-20-308
    Portal ID
    5014
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research and development projects that advance the technology readiness, commercial scale-up pathways, and environmental benefits of high-value recycling processes for lithium-ion batteries.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California Public Resources Code Section 25711.5(a) requires EPIC-funded projects to:

    ·       Benefit electricity ratepayers; and

    ·       Lead to technological advancement and breakthroughs to overcome the barriers that prevent the achievement of the state’s statutory energy goals.

     

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-308 – Research and Development of High-Value Recycling Pathways for Lithium-Ion Batteries>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-306 – Research Hub for Electric Technologies in Truck Applications (RHETTA)

    Open Date
    Dec 17, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $23,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-20-306
    Portal ID
    4882
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose is to fund applied research and development and technology demonstration and deployment activities through the creation of a Research Hub for Electric Technologies in Truck Applications. The research hub will engage stakeholders to advance high power charging systems and to plan, design, and deploy innovative corridor charging strategies that extend the range and increase the operational flexibility of battery electric trucks.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    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-20-306 – Research Hub for Electric Technologies in Truck Applications (RHETTA)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-304 – Evaluating Bi-Directional Energy Transfers and Distributed Energy Resource Integration for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fleet Electrification

    Open Date
    Sep 23, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $22,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-20-304
    Portal ID
    4118
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund technology demonstration and deployment (TD&D) research projects that enable and evaluate resilience, renewable integration, and cost management use cases for medium- and heavy-duty (MDHD) plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    This solicitation requires that at least one demonstration & deployment site be in a Disadvantaged Community.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-304 – Evaluating Bi-Directional Energy Transfers and Distributed Energy Resource Integration for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Fleet Electrification>/span>