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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-607 – Second Block Grant for Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive Projects

    Open Date
    Apr 6, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $500,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-20-607
    Portal ID
    5875
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive grant solicitation. The CEC’s Clean Transportation Program (formerly known as the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program) is seeking block grant implementer(s) to design and implement up to $500 million or more in grant funds for various light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charger incentive projects throughout California.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-607 – Second Block Grant for Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive Projects>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-609 Renewable Hydrogen Transportation Fuel Production

    Open Date
    Apr 9, 2021
    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-20-609
    Portal ID
    5893
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive grant solicitation. The CEC’s Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $7,000,000 in grant funds for projects to design, engineer, construct, install, test, operate, and maintain a hydrogen facility in California that will produce 100 percent renewable hydrogen from in-state renewable resource(s). 

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

    As directed by California Health & Safety Code, Section 44272 et seq., and the Clean Transportation Program 2020-2021 Investment Plan Updates, the intent of this solicitation is to encourage the production of alternative and renewable transportation fuels in California that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reduce petroleum fuel demand, and stimulate economic development.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-609 Renewable Hydrogen Transportation Fuel Production>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-20-608 – Ultra-Low-Carbon Fuel: Commercial-Scale Production Facilities & Blending Infrastructure

    Open Date
    Apr 12, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    50%
    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-20-608
    Portal ID
    5899
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of $8.0 million to support ultra-low-carbon fuel in two funding categories: commercial-scale production facilities and blending infrastructure.

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

    The proposed project must be located in California. Project construction and operations must also occur in California.

     

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-20-608 – Ultra-Low-Carbon Fuel: Commercial-Scale Production Facilities & Blending Infrastructure>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2021 AB 617 Community Air Grants Program

    Open Date
    Jul 2, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Air Resources Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $10,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $0 – $300,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Air Resources Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5182
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of Community Air Grants 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: 2021 AB 617 Community Air Grants Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2021

    Open Date
    Aug 17, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,160,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6622
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Authorized by Section 203 of the Stafford Act, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will support states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. FMA is authorized by Section1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended (NFIA), 42 U.S.C. 4104c, with the goal of reducing or eliminating claims. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2021>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-601 Charging Access for Reliable On-Demand Transportation Services (CARTS)

    Open Date
    Sep 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-601
    Portal ID
    6769
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program (formerly known as the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program) announces the availability of up to $6 million in grant funds for projects that will support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for high mileage on-demand transportation services including services such as ride-hailing, taxis, and meal and grocery delivery.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    Eligible Geographies

    Each application must choose one of the three identified regions:

    Northern California

    Central Valley

    Southern California

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-601 Charging Access for Reliable On-Demand Transportation Services (CARTS)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-502 – Advancing Cost and Efficiency Improvements for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production

    Open Date
    Sep 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-502
    Portal ID
    6775
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research and development (ARD) and technology demonstration and deployment (TD&D) projects that will address the technical and economic challenges of producing hydrogen from carbon-neutral production pathways in accordance with the Emerging Renewable Hydrogen Production research initiative in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Natural Gas Budget Plan.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • 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.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-502 – Advancing Cost and Efficiency Improvements for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-401 – Propelling Offshore Wind Energy Research (POWER)

    Open Date
    Sep 15, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    10%
    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-21-401
    Portal ID
    6925
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This solicitation will fund research and development projects to demonstrate, test, and validate innovative floating offshore wind (FOSW) components and tools.

    Eligible Applicants
    • 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-21-401 – Propelling Offshore Wind Energy Research (POWER)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-503 – Examining the Effects of Hydrogen in End-Use Appliances for Large Commercial Buildings and Industrial Applications

    Open Date
    Sep 28, 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-21-503
    Portal ID
    6997
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund a technical study to identify the impact of the potential use of hydrogen and hydrogen-natural gas blends on existing appliances as a potential decarbonization strategy for large commercial buildings and the industrial sector.

    Eligible Applicants
    • 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.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-503 – Examining the Effects of Hydrogen in End-Use Appliances for Large Commercial Buildings and Industrial Applications>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-21-602 – IDEAL ZEV Workforce Pilot

    Open Date
    Oct 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    5%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,815,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-21-602
    Portal ID
    7039
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s and the California Air Resources Board  announce the availability of up to $6,815,000 in grant funds for projects that will provide workforce training and development that support zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), ZEV infrastructure, and ZEV-related commercial technologies in California.

     

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

    The Applicant does not need to have its company headquarters in California, but it must have at least one existing physical office within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-21-602 – IDEAL ZEV Workforce Pilot>/span>