California Energy Commission (CEC) Grants

Open California Energy Commission (CEC) grants

• Clean Transportation Program (formerly Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program)

  Up to $100Mopen

  Clean Transportation Program is a grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) that funds innovation and accelerates development and deployment o...

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• Realizing Accelerated Manufacturing and Production for Clean Energy Technologies

  Up to $3.0Mopen

  Realizing Accelerated Manufacturing and Production for Clean Energy Technologies is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). This opportunity ...

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• Workforce Training and Development (Clean Transportation Program)

  Up to $300Kopen

  Workforce Training and Development (Clean Transportation) is a grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) that funds workforce training program...

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

  Deadline: Oct 16, 2026open

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

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• CalSHAPE Ventilation Program

  Deadline: Oct 31, 2026open

  CalSHAPE Ventilation Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). The California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing and Efficiency Program (...

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• Fast Charge California Project – Window 2

  Deadline: Jan 14, 2027open

  Provides incentives covering up to 100% of eligible installation costs for DC fast chargers, prioritizing projects in underserved areas.

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• Fast Charge California Project – Window 3

  Deadline: May 27, 2027open

  Offers incentives covering up to 100% of eligible installation costs for DC fast chargers with a minimum output of 150kW, focusing on underserved comm...

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• Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Program

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

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• Clean Energy Innovation Grants for Research and Development Projects (California)

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  Clean Energy Innovation Grants for Research and Development Projects (California) is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). Provides funding...

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• Local Government Energy Efficiency Financing Program

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  Local Government Energy Efficiency Financing Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). This program provides grants to local governm...

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• PowerForward – Battery Manufacturing Grant Program

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  PowerForward – Battery Manufacturing Grant Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). The PowerForward – Battery Manufacturing Grant ...

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• Government Fleet Electric Vehicle Charger Station Grants

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  Government Fleet Electric Vehicle Charger Station Grants is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). This opportunity supports mission-aligned...

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• Multifamily Housing (MFH) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants

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  Multifamily Housing (MFH) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). This program provides grants for th...

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• Geothermal Grant and Loan Program

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  The Geothermal Grant and Loan Program is a grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) that promotes and maintains the development of California...

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• Climate Innovation Program

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  Climate Innovation Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). This program supports the early development and scale-up of breakthroug...

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• Long-Duration Energy Storage Program

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  Long-Duration Energy Storage Program is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). This program invests in the demonstration and deployment of n...

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• Geothermal Grant and Loan Program

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  The Geothermal Grant and Loan Program supports geothermal energy projects and mineral recovery from geothermal brine in California.

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• California Energy Commission Grants

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  California Energy Commission Grants is sponsored by California Energy Commission (CEC). These grants support innovative projects that promote renewabl...

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• California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP)

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  California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) is a grant program administered by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the Center ...

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Where California Energy Commission (CEC) 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 (CEC) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent California Energy Commission (CEC) awards:

How to apply for California Energy Commission (CEC) grants

Most California Energy Commission (CEC) 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).