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...

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• 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-25-603 - California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program – Solicitation 6 Community Charging

  Deadline: Sep 25, 2026open

  GFO-25-603 - California's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program – Solicitation 6 Community Charging is a competitive grant from Cal...

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• 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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• 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...

• 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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• Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program [CA-952]

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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...

• 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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• GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities [CA-1389]

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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 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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• 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 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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• GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities [CA-1392]

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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...

• Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities-EPIC Program [CA-468]

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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 Commission Grants

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  California Energy Commission Grants is sponsored by California Energy Commission. These grants support innovative projects that promote renewable ener...

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• Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Industrial Decarbonization and Improvement of Grid Operations (INDIGO) Program and Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) [CA-1018]

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  Industrial Decarbonization and Improvements to Grid Operations Program (INDIGO) This program was created under Assembly Bill (AB) 209 (The Energy and ...

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• California Energy Commission (CEC) Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Program

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  California Energy Commission (CEC) Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission. The EPIC Program fu...

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• Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program [CA-953]

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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...

• Clean Transportation Program

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  Clean Transportation Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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• 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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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).