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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

    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

    GFO-20-503 – Strategic Pathways and Analytics for Tactical Decommissioning of Portions of Natural Gas Infrastructure

    Open Date
    Dec 7, 2020
    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-20-503
    Portal ID
    4663
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund natural gas infrastructure safety and integrity projects that meet the following initiatives:

    Natural Gas Infrastructure Analysis and Strategic Pathway to a Low-Carbon Energy Future; and
    Analytics for Pilot Demonstration of Strategic Electrification and Decommissioning of Natural Gas Infrastructure.

    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-20-503 – Strategic Pathways and Analytics for Tactical Decommissioning of Portions of Natural Gas Infrastructure>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-305 – The Next EPIC Challenge: Reimagining Affordable Mixed-Use Development in a Carbon-Constrained Future

    Open Date
    Dec 15, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $48,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-20-305
    Portal ID
    4828
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund a design-build competition that will challenge multi-disciplinary project teams to design and build a mixed-use development – using cutting-edge energy technologies, tools and construction practices - that is affordable, equitable, emissions-free and resilient to climate change impacts and extreme weather events.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    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-20-305 – The Next EPIC Challenge: Reimagining Affordable Mixed-Use Development in a Carbon-Constrained Future>/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-20-309 – Advancing and Commercializing Energy Efficiency in California’s Industrial, Agricultural, and Water Sector (2021 ACEE Program)

    Open Date
    Dec 23, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $13,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-20-309
    Portal ID
    4906
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To fund technology development and demonstration projects of promising pre-commercial technologies to increase overall energy efficiency and reach statewide decarbonization goals set forth by SB 32, SB 100 and SB 350.

    Projects must fall within one of the following project groups:

    Group 1: Advanced Energy Management and Monitoring of the Dairy Industry;
    Group 2: Advanced Treatment Processes for Wastewater Treatment Plants

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Applications proposing projects located in and benefiting low-income and/or disadvantaged communities within IOU service territories may qualify for additional preference points.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-309 – Advancing and Commercializing Energy Efficiency in California’s Industrial, Agricultural, and Water Sector (2021 ACEE Program)>/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

    2020-21 EMPG For Federally-Recognized Tribes In California RFP

    Open Date
    Jan 22, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $197,998
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5245
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the EMPG for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California (FY 2020 Tribal EMPG) 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
    View Full Grant Details: 2020-21 EMPG For Federally-Recognized Tribes In California RFP>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-310 – Mobile Renewable Backup Generation (MORBUGs)

    Open Date
    Mar 5, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $14,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-20-310
    Portal ID
    5632
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This solicitation will fund projects to advance clean energy mobile backup systems or Mobile Renewable Backup Generation Systems (MORBUGs) that increase the resiliency of the electricity system to climate change and extreme weather events.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    At least 25% of available 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-20-310 – Mobile Renewable Backup Generation (MORBUGs)>/span>