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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-318 – BRIDGE 2024: Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy

    Open Date
    Jul 29, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $25,776,915
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-318
    Portal ID
    78519
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to fund “Applied Research and Development” (AR&D) and “Technology Demonstration and Deployment” (TD&D) projects that enable successful clean energy entrepreneurship across California by competitively awarding funding for the most promising energy technologies that have previously received an award from an eligible California Energy Commission (CEC) program or United States federal agency.

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

    The following entities are not eligible to be prime applicants for this solicitation: 

    Public and private universities 
    National Labs 
    Utilities 
    Private non-profit research organizations 
    End-use customers of the proposed technology.  

    These organizations are eligible to be subrecipients if they are providing technical consulting or testing and laboratory facilities or services. 

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-318 – BRIDGE 2024: Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R24

    Open Date
    Sep 17, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    12%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,900,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    80063
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of the Recreational Trails Program is to provide for well managed OHV Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat of Project Areas in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California.

    View Full Grant Details: The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R24>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC RAA) Program

    Open Date
    Nov 4, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    30%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $59,484,345
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-24-603
    Portal ID
    82067
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The purpose of this solicitation is to repair, replace, and install at least 1,302 charging ports across the State. Funds available for this solicitation are only for ports listed on the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Final List and Final List Addendum of Non-Operational Chargers.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Individual
    • Other Legal Entity
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All proposed charging stations must be within California, located at addresses that match exactly with addresses listed in FHWA’s Final List and Final List Addendum of Non-Operational Chargers

    View Full Grant Details: California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC RAA) Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program FY26

    Open Date
    Oct 22, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $1,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $40,000 – $1,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    81293
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    To study problems of beach erosion and to construct projects to stabilize beaches and shoreline areas either through the strategic placement of sand or via hard structures like seawalls, groins, and rock revetments in concentrated areas to protect vital public infrastructure.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects must be on the open coastline or within the San Francisco Bay.

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Program FY26>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Environmental Enhancement Fund – 2024

    Open Date
    Jul 17, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $500,000 – $5,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    76545
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The objective of this grant program is to award grants to nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, cities and counties, districts, state agencies, and departments; and, to the extent permitted by federal law, to federal agencies to support environmental enhancement projects located within or immediately adjacent to waters of the state

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Projects located within or immediately adjacent to waters of the state, as defined in California Government Code (of Section 8670.3).

    View Full Grant Details: Environmental Enhancement Fund – 2024>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Division of Boating and Waterways 2024 Boating Infrastructure Grant

    Open Date
    Jul 1, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Match Funding?
    25%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $18,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $300,000 – $1,500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Parks and Recreation
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    75489
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Provides funding to construct or improve infrastructure used by transient recreational vessels 26 feet or more in length.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Business
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Waterways within California.

    View Full Grant Details: Division of Boating and Waterways 2024 Boating Infrastructure Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Environmental Enhancement & Mitigation (2024)

    Open Date
    Apr 23, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $6,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $750,000 – $1,500,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Natural Resources Agency
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    61185
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The EEM Program is an annual program established by legislation in 1989 and amended on September 26, 2013. It offers grants to local, state, and federal governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations for projects to mitigate the environmental impacts caused by new or modified public transportation facilities. There are three types of EEM project: Urban Forestry, Resource Lands, and Mitigation Projects Beyond the Scope of the Lead Agency.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

    North/South Split

    An attempt will be made to award 40% of the total funding to projects in northern counties and 60% of the total funding to projects in southern counties. The following are defined as southern counties: San Luis Obispo, Kern, Mono, Tulare, Inyo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial. All other counties are considered northern counties

    View Full Grant Details: Environmental Enhancement & Mitigation (2024)>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Sea Otter Recovery Fund Grants

    Open Date
    Apr 15, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Coastal Conservancy
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Coastal Conservancy
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60960
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Conservancy grants funded by the California Sea Otter Fund can be used for a variety of activities related to southern sea otter recovery and improving the nearshore ecosystem.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Sea Otter Recovery Fund Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    GFO-23-312 – Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment (CERRI) Program

    Open Date
    Mar 29, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA Energy Commission
    Match Funding?
    33%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $64,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA Energy Commission
    Grant Program ID
    GFO-23-312
    Portal ID
    60621
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    This solicitation is part of the Community Energy Reliability & Resilience Investment (CERRI) Program, which invests in deployment projects across California that increase community energy reliability and resilience, support California’s climate and energy policies, improve energy justice and equity, and create good-paying jobs. Funding for this program was authorized under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Other Legal Entity
    Eligible Geographies

    N/A

    View Full Grant Details: GFO-23-312 – Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment (CERRI) Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Volunteer Fire Capacity 2024

    Open Date
    Mar 26, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Match Funding?
    50%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $500 – $20,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    60276
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Please visit the Cooperative Efforts webpage on the CAL FIRE website for more information and how to apply for this grant.

    https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-protection/cooperative-efforts

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Volunteer Fire Capacity 2024>/span>