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California Energy Grants

Explore 119 grant opportunities

Charging and Refueling Infrastructure for Transport in California
$1,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $30 million for projects that develop publicly accessible hydrogen refueling and charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities along key highway corridors in California.

Infrastructure
County governments
California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program
$1,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations for repairing, replacing, and installing electric vehicle charging ports in California to improve the reliability and accessibility of the state's EV charging infrastructure.

Energy
City or township governments
Clean Transportation Program
$1,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to projects that expand electric vehicle charging access for residents of multi-family housing, particularly in disadvantaged or low-income communities, promoting EV adoption and reliable charging solutions.

Transportation
City or township governments
Funding available for Direct Air Capture Research, Demonstration, and Community Engagement in California
$1,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative projects that develop and demonstrate Direct Air Capture technologies in California, while also engaging and educating local communities about carbon removal efforts.

Science and Technology
County governments
Deployment of Decarbonization Technologies and Strategies for Industrial Facilities in California
$1,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California-based industrial facilities and related entities to implement advanced technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy efficiency, particularly benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities.

Science and Technology
County governments
Western Avenue Commercial Storefront Improvement Program
$100,000
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 28, 2025

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This program provides matching funds to local businesses along Western Avenue for exterior improvements that enhance their storefronts and attract customers.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Environmental Enhancement Grant 2024-2025
$4,500
City of Thousand Oaks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profits and school groups for projects that promote environmental sustainability, such as water conservation, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC RAA) Program
$59,484,345
CA 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
2024-2025 Community Benefits Grant Program
$100,000
Orange County Power Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits in Orange County that promote renewable energy awareness and environmental stewardship.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
GFO-24-603 – California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC RAA) Program
$59,484,345
CA Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to electric vehicle service providers, contractors, and public entities in California to repair, replace, or install non-operational EV chargers, particularly in disadvantaged communities, to improve accessibility and reliability of the state's charging network.

Energy
Small businesses
LIGHT Awards Program
$30,000
Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides funding for collaborative projects led by teachers in California to rejuvenate the teaching profession, enhance teacher leadership, and create a positive impact in under-resourced schools.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
City of Palm Desert Community Development Block Grant Program
$365,000
City of Palm Desert
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in California for projects that assist very low to moderate-income residents of Palm Desert, including seniors, the disabled, domestic violence victims, and the homeless.

Community Development
City or township governments
GFO-24-602 – Charging and Refueling Infrastructure for Transport in California Provided Along Targeted Highway Segments (CRITICAL PATHS) 2.0
$100,000,000
CA 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
GFO-24-303 – Direct Air Capture Research, Demonstration, and Community Engagement
$18,000,000
CA 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
GFO-24-604 – Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing 3.0
$6,000,000
CA Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that install electric vehicle charging infrastructure in multi-family housing, particularly benefiting residents in disadvantaged or low-income communities across California.

Energy
Small businesses
Ending California’s Tobacco Epidemic in Every Community
$900,000
California Department of Public Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local projects in California focused on implementing strategies to combat tobacco use in communities disproportionately affected by the tobacco industry, including African American/Black, Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Latino, LGBTQ+, and rural populations.

Health
City or township governments
Community Air Protection Program Cycle 5 Community Air Grant Request for Applications
$300,000
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
City of Visalia Nonprofit Youth Grant Program Fund in California
$6,500
The City of Visalia
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Visalia that offer programs and services specifically designed to benefit local youth.

Recreation
Nonprofits
San Joaquin County Façade Enhancement Grant Program
$25,000
Downtown Stockton Alliance
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to property owners in unincorporated San Joaquin County for improving the exteriors of commercial buildings, particularly in economically distressed areas, to help revitalize the community and promote economic recovery after the pandemic.

Health
City or township governments
F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP): Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration
$38,500,000
Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This program provides financial incentives for California businesses to replace outdated refrigeration systems using harmful high-GWP refrigerants with more environmentally friendly ultra-low-GWP alternatives.

Energy
Small businesses