California Energy Commission Grants

Open California Energy Commission grants

• California's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program – Solicitation 6 Community Charging (GFO-25-603)

  Up to $79MDeadline: Oct 16, 2026open

  California's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program – Solicitation 6 Community Charging (GFO-25-603) is sponsored by California Ener...

  clean_energyelectric_vehiclesenergy_efficiencycommunity_developmentelectric vehicle

• Realizing Accelerated Manufacturing and Production (RAMP) for Clean Energy Technologies

  Up to $3.0Mopen

  Realizing Accelerated Manufacturing and Production (RAMP) for Clean Energy Technologies is sponsored by California Energy Commission. Match reasons: ...

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• GFO‑26‑301 - Characterizing Non‑Driving Electric Vehicle Energy Efficiency

  Deadline: Oct 28, 2026open

  Supports research advancing energy efficiency related to non‑driving phases of electric vehicle life cycle. Match reasons: Deadline in 41 days

  discover:clean energyfit_score:22

• GFO‑26‑501 - Innovations in Open Data and Modeling for a Climate‑ and Wildfire‑Resilient Electricity System

  Deadline: Nov 20, 2026open

  Supports development of open data and modeling tools to enhance electricity system resilience to climate change and wildfires.

  discover:clean energyfit_score:14

• BRIDGE (Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy)

  Deadline: Dec 6, 2026open

  BRIDGE (Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy) is sponsored by California Energy Commission. This opportunity supports mission-aligned...

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• GFO‑26‑302 - Food Production Investment Program 2026

  Deadline: Dec 17, 2026open

  Funds clean‑energy‑related innovations in food production systems (e. g. , energy efficiency, low‑carbon technologies) in California.

  discover:clean energyfit_score:13

• Fast Charge California Project (FCCP) Window 3 (CALeVIP)

  Deadline: May 27, 2027open

  Fast Charge California Project (FCCP) Window 3 (CALeVIP) is sponsored by California Energy Commission. This window of the Fast Charge California Proje...

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• GFO-23-607 – Tribal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Planning, and Workforce Training and Development

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  GFO-23-607 – Tribal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Planning, and Workforce Training and Development is sponsored by California Energy Commission. A ...

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• Sustainable Energy Grant Program

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  Sustainable Energy Grant Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission. California program funding energy efficiency projects by nonprofits in ...

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• GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities [CA-1398]

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  The purpose of this solicitation is to provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an eli...

• California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program (CalSHAPE)

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  California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program (CalSHAPE) is sponsored by California Energy Commission. This opportunity supports mi...

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• California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program – Solicitation 2

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  California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program – Solicitation 2 is sponsored by California Energy Commission. A program to sign...

  clean_energyelectric_vehiclesenergy_efficiencyelectric vehicle infrastructureev charging stations

• Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities-EPIC Program [CA-465]

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  The focus of applicant projects will vary based on the specific federal funding opportunity. Please check the Section II.A., for a list of currently e...

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• California Energy Efficiency Financing Program

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  California Energy Efficiency Financing Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission. Offers financing for energy efficiency projects in public...

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• California Energy Commission Funding Opportunities – Solicitations

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  Multiple open solicitations that fund research, development, and deployment projects to advance clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportat...

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• CALeVIP – The California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project

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  CALeVIP – The California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project is sponsored by California Energy Commission. CALeVIP provides incentives for the pur...

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• California Energy Commission's Alternative and Renewable Low-Carbon Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program

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  California Energy Commission's Alternative and Renewable Low-Carbon Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission. ...

  clean_energyenergy_efficiencyelectric_vehiclescarbon_capturealternative fuels

• Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program [CA-950]

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  Before applying, applicants are encouraged to check Eligibility Requirements in Section II. of this solicitation. As new eligible cost share opportuni...

• California Energy Commission's CalSEED Program

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  California Energy Commission's CalSEED Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission. Offers funding for early-stage clean energy innovations, ...

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• Fast Charge California Project

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  Fast Charge California Project is sponsored by California Energy Commission. Provides up to 100% of installation costs for electric vehicle fast charg...

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Where California Energy Commission grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What California Energy Commission funds

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How to apply for California Energy Commission grants

Most California Energy Commission applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials).