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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Environmental Justice Action Grants

    Open Date
    Sep 8, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Environmental Protection Agency
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $25,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $300,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Environmental Protection Agency
    Grant Program ID
    G23-EJ-XXX
    Portal ID
    46001
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CalEPA Environmental Justice Action Grant will increase our investments in projects that lift the burden of pollution from those most vulnerable to its effects. We know that too many communities across our state continue to face disproportionate impacts from climate change, including low-income and immigrant communities, communities of color, and California Native American Tribes.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicants must be organized or legally authorized to conduct business in CA. Projects may occur on state, tribal, or federal lands. CalEPA is exercising its discretion to fund projects that meaningfully involve/engage disadvantaged communities. To achieve equitable distribution of funds, additional factors may be considered including geographic distribution, rural/unincorporated status, levels of pollution burden, and fewest local resources.

    View Full Grant Details: Environmental Justice Action Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    FY 2021-22 & FY 2022-23 Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects

    Open Date
    Jul 17, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Air Resources Board
    Match Funding?
    1%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $225,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Air Resources Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    41492
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CARB’s goal under this Solicitation is to support a wide array of zero-emission off-road equipment and vessel projects as well as Green Zones, which has a very broad scope and is focused on supporting broad and creative roads to zero-emission adoption at the municipal level.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California ‑based.

    View Full Grant Details: FY 2021-22 & FY 2022-23 Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adult Education & Vocational School Zero-Emission Vehicle Technology Training Project

    Open Date
    Aug 25, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Air Resources Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Air Resources Board
    Grant Program ID
    G21-AEVS-XX
    Portal ID
    44522
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal of this solicitation is to increase priority population, including low-income and disadvantaged communities, awareness of and access to Zero-Emission Vehicle specific training, education, and jobs for individuals opting to follow a non-traditional educational pathway. This funding supports access to relevant clean transportation employers and high-road jobs that prepare students for careers in the clean transportation technology sector.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    California-based

    View Full Grant Details: Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adult Education & Vocational School Zero-Emission Vehicle Technology Training Project>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Equity, Engagement, and Education Grant

    Open Date
    Sep 8, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Public Utilities Commission
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $9,750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $200,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Public Utilities Commission
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    45614
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Equity, Engagement, and Education (EEE) Grant Account 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 Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program

    Open Date
    Aug 25, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    TDA22
    Portal ID
    45281
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This competitive tire grant program provides opportunities to divert waste tires from landfills, prevent illegal tire dumping, and promote markets for recycled-content tire products. The Program provides assistance to civil engineers in solving a variety of engineering challenges using Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA), which is produced from shredded tires, is lightweight, free-draining, and a less expensive alternative to conventional aggregates.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2023

    Open Date
    Jun 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Governor's Office of Emergency Services
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    30686
    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
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2023>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Strategic Partnerships Transit

    Open Date
    Oct 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Department of Transportation
    Portal ID
    49208
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Identify and address statewide, interregional, or regional multimodal transportation or public transit deficiencies in partnership with Caltrans.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Strategic Partnerships Transit>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Sustainable Communities Competitive

    Open Date
    Oct 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $17,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $50,000 – $700,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Department of Transportation
    Portal ID
    49214
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Encourage local and regional planning that furthers state goals, including, but not limited to, the goals and best practices cited in the Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines adopted by the California Transportation Commission. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Sustainable Communities Competitive>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Climate Adaptation Planning Cycle 2- Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program

    Open Date
    Oct 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    11%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $31,800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    44045
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funds local and regional identification of transportation-related climate vulnerabilities through the development of climate adaptation plans, as well as project-level climate adaptation planning to identify adaptation projects and strategies for transportation infrastructure.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Climate Adaptation Planning Cycle 2- Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Strategic Partnerships

    Open Date
    Oct 5, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Transportation
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Transportation
    Grant Program ID
    Department of Transportation
    Portal ID
    49217
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Identify and address statewide, interregional, or regional  transportation deficiencies on the State highway system in partnership with Caltrans.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Strategic Partnerships>/span>