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GFO-24-602 – Charging and Refueling Infrastructure for Transport in California Provided Along Targeted Highway Segments (CRITICAL PATHS) 2.0
$100,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that create charging and hydrogen refueling stations for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles along key highways in California, focusing on benefiting disadvantaged and low-income communities.

Energy
Small businesses
The U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize
$250,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This competition invites teams of students from U.S. educational institutions to innovate and develop sustainable solutions for producing and processing algal biofuels and bioproducts, with a total of $250,000 in prizes available.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
GFO-24-501 – Paving the Way for California’s Gas Transition
$2,200,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support research projects that help California transition away from fossil gas by exploring decommissioning strategies, electrification, and the integration of cleaner energy technologies in residential and commercial sectors.

Energy
Small businesses
California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC RAA) Program
$59,484,345
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to electric vehicle service providers, contractors, and public entities in California to repair, replace, and install EV charging ports, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
GFO-24-301 – Environmental Sustainability of a Clean Energy Transition (Enviro-SET)
$3,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and development projects that promote California's transition to a fair and sustainable zero-carbon energy system while addressing environmental goals.

Energy
Small businesses
GFO-24-605 – Technical Assistance for Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Funding
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that will help under-resourced communities access financial support for developing zero-emission vehicle infrastructure projects, such as charging stations.

Energy
Small businesses
GFO-24-302 – Enabling Electric Vehicles as Distributed Energy Resources
$12,600,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that advance the integration of electric vehicles into the energy grid, focusing on reducing costs, improving technology, and addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
Community Air Protection Program Cycle 5 Community Air Grant Request for Applications
$300,000
California Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in California to implement projects that reduce air pollution and improve air quality in disadvantaged or low-income neighborhoods.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
GFO-24-609 – Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard (“Charge Yard”)
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create collaborative testing facilities to ensure electric vehicle charging equipment works seamlessly with various technologies and promotes industry cooperation.

Energy
Small businesses
GFO-24-701 – Offshore Wind Energy Waterfront Facility Improvement Program
$42,750,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to support improvements in waterfront facilities for offshore wind energy projects, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and engaging with underserved communities in California.

Energy
Small businesses
GUIDE-H2 Prize
$80,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This competition provides funding to individuals and organizations in the U.S. to develop and apply methods for assessing clean hydrogen energy projects, promoting best practices and enhancing the sustainability of hydrogen deployments.

Energy
Individuals
Business and Workforce Development 2025 Q1
$5,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote sustainable business practices and workforce development in California, particularly benefiting low-income communities and contributing to climate change mitigation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program
Contact for amount
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to individuals and businesses in Texas to replace or upgrade their diesel and gasoline vehicles to cleaner natural gas-powered alternatives, helping to improve air quality and reduce emissions.

Environment
Individuals
Impact Partner Grant
$20,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in Raleigh, North Carolina, to foster economic development and collaboration within the community.

Environment
Small businesses
Magnetic Acceleration Generating New Innovations and Tactical Outcomes (MAGNITO)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy )
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects focused on developing advanced magnetic materials that exceed current performance standards, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, nonprofits, and businesses in the U.S.

Energy
Individuals
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Season 2024-25
$1,000
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families in Pennsylvania to help them pay their home heating bills during the winter months.

Energy
Individuals
Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for individuals, nonprofits, and organizations to undertake projects that protect and restore Nebraska's natural environment through various initiatives like habitat conservation, water protection, and waste management improvements.

Environment
Nonprofits
GFO-24-303 – Direct Air Capture Research, Demonstration, and Community Engagement
$18,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that develop and demonstrate technologies to capture carbon dioxide from the air while engaging local communities to ensure they understand and benefit from these initiatives.

Energy
Small businesses
Wells Fargo Arts-In-Education Grant
Contact for amount
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides funding to individual artists and arts organizations to create educational programs that inspire creativity and learning among elementary, middle, and high school students in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Arts
Individuals
GFO-24-306 – Open Data to Support Climate Resilience in California’s Electricity Sector
$4,600,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to research institutions, energy organizations, and technology developers to create open-source tools that help California's electricity sector improve resilience against climate change and wildfire risks.

Energy
Small businesses