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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    CAL FIRE Forest Health

    Open Date
    Nov 14, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    50445
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Program funds active restoration and reforestation activities aimed at providing for more resilient and sustained forests to ensure future existence of forests in California while also mitigating climate change, protecting communities from fire risk, strengthening rural economies and improving California’s water & air.

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

    California

    View Full Grant Details: CAL FIRE Forest Health>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-601 – California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program

    Open Date
    Oct 27, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $40,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-601
    Portal ID
    49862
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission (CEC) announces the availability of up to $40,500,000 in grant funds for projects that will strategically deploy high-powered direct current fast charger (DCFC) electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability.

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

    No Investor-Owned Utilities.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-601 – California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-22-308 – Decarbonizing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems in Large Buildings

    Open Date
    Jun 21, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    20%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $20,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-22-308
    Portal ID
    36230
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research and development projects that develop decarbonization solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in large commercial buildings with an emphasis on technology advancements, energy efficiency, replicability, and use of ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.

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

    No local publicly-owned electric utilities.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-22-308 – Decarbonizing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems in Large Buildings>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Desert Conservation Program

    Open Date
    Jun 20, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Wildlife Conservation Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    36014
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    As a result of efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with a strong interest in protecting the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, Assembly Bill 1183, now known as the California Desert Conservation Act, was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 28, 2021. Passage of the California Desert Conservation Act established the Desert Conservation Program under the administration of the Wildlife Conservation Board. 

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

    Desert Conservation Program Boundary Map

    View Full Grant Details: Desert Conservation Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-22-612 – Electric School Bus Bi-Directional Infrastructure

    Open Date
    Apr 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    10%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $15,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-22-612
    Portal ID
    28163
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund projects that support the ability to enable managed charging and bi-directional power flow for electric school buses and their associated infrastructure.

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

    Have a business presence in California.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-22-612 – Electric School Bus Bi-Directional Infrastructure>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-22-611 – FAST – Fast and Available Charging for All Californians

    Open Date
    Apr 28, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $35,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-22-611
    Portal ID
    28160
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $35 million in grant funds for projects that will support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for high mileage on-demand transportation services, car sharing enterprises, or car rental agencies, and the public.

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

    Have a business presence in California.

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-22-611 – FAST – Fast and Available Charging for All Californians>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-22-306 – Precipitation Enhancement and Environmental Research for Hydropower Generation (PEER-Hydro)

    Open Date
    Mar 8, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    5%
    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-22-306
    Portal ID
    25484
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research to advance strategies for managing California’s hydropower resources for optimal contribution to grid operations. Research funded by this solicitation will foster cost-effective, robust approaches to balance anticipated needs for zero-carbon, fast-ramping resources with environmental protection.

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

    No local publicly owned electric utilities. 

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-22-306 – Precipitation Enhancement and Environmental Research for Hydropower Generation (PEER-Hydro)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Climate Resilience and Community Access Grant Program 2022

    Open Date
    Nov 22, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,917,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $100,000 – $400,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15746
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Enhance the Coachella Valley's capacity to respond to climate change, provide equitable access to outdoor recreation for all communities and improve natural resource management. The second round of Climate Resilience and Community Access Program 2022 (CRCA) funding is to incorporate Nature Based Solutions (NBS) into projects and programs in response to our climate crisis.   

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

    Within, or serving, the Coachella Valley or its surrounding mountains.

    View Full Grant Details: Climate Resilience and Community Access Grant Program 2022>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2023 George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund

    Open Date
    Nov 15, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $50,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $5,000 – $20,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15503
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Pursuant to the George H. W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Educational Fund and Fish and Game Code Section 1501.5(b), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has established a competitive grant program to fund projects that supports state and local efforts to educate and engage California’s Hispanic communities in metrocentric settings through bilingual, multigenerational, and multigendered programs, classes and fishing and boating activities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies

    Project activities must be conducted in California (out of state projects are not eligible).

    In addition, an applicant's programs shall be Metro-centric: Program will encourage focus in California metropolitan areas.

    View Full Grant Details: 2023 George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-22-302 – Valuation of Investments in Electricity Sector Resilience

    Open Date
    Nov 10, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    5%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,200,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-22-302
    Portal ID
    15458
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research to collect data and apply methods that contribute to the practical understanding and valuation of electricity system resilience for the purpose of guiding investments by Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) and informing electricity resilience improvements overall. 

     

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

    No local publicly owned electric utilities. 

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-22-302 – Valuation of Investments in Electricity Sector Resilience>/span>