57 California Energy Grants

Rebates to USA and territories state and local agencies, nonprofit and for-profit contractors, nonprofit school transportation associations, and Indian tribal entities for the acquisition of reduced or zero-emission school buses. Applicants are advised that the require...

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to provide technical assistance to eligible renewable energy collaboratives. Funding is intended to strengthen the collaboratives and make them into a valuable resource and source of information within their...

Grants to USA small and medium-sized manufacturing facilities and waste and water treatment facilities for projects to improve energy efficiency. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for applicants t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that assist in keeping drinking water clean, protected, affordable, accessible, and managed as a public necessity...

Opportunity for USA collegiate educators to participate in a contest related to clean energy. Participants are challenged to devise educational activities related to alternative energy sources. Competitors will receive mentorship and resources to assist them in improvi...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for collaborative research and development activities on wind energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

Grants to California public entities, private entities, and tribes for projects to enhance zero-emission vehicle refueling and charging infrastructure. Funding is intended to support infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The purpose of the program is to r...

Grants to California private and public entities, Tribes, and Tribal organizations and hydrogen refueling station developers to expand access to hydrogen fueling stations. Funding is intended for the development of stations, capital funds to reopen stations, and the op...

Grants to USA private sector entities for wide-scale projects and activities that will improve the environment. Funding is intended for projects focused on climate, clean energy, clean water, and cleaning up toxins and waste. Typical costs funded include project manage...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group of individuals to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of environmental sustainability. Nominations will be accepted for scientists, urban development experts, economists, energy specialists, pove...

Grants to USA states, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to build capacity for the development and implementation of clean energy solutions. The goal of these grants is to move forward with dependable energy transition that makes the electricity grid less costly and m...

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies to develop infrastructure for electronic vehicles in local communities. The purpose of the program is to install electronic vehicle charging stations for multifamily housing residents i...

Grants to USA Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Tribal energy development organizations to plan and develop clean energy projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage Tribal transitions...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for planning activities and projects related to clean energy projects. Funding is intended for projects that benefit Triban nations through reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and ...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a p...

Grants and loans to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, public power entities, and rural electric cooperatives to assist rural small businesses and agricultural producers in evaluating their energy efficiency. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that address the areas of education, workforce development, environment, healthy communities, and economic vitality. This grant p...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs to strengthen communities and advance disaster relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help communities create a system of local hubs that support community resilience ...

Opportunity for USA coalitions of CBOs, agencies, labor organizations, and clean energy employers to address a clean energy workforce development challenge. Funding is intended to strengthen ties between various stakeholders in an effort to increase the number of peopl...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind donations of solar energy products to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities to inc...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International design students and recent graduates for innovative design concepts that address urgent problems. Submissions can be a service concept, a product, an app, or other ideas that meet one of the sustainable development goals of the ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charitable organizations for renewable energy projects. Funding is intended to expand access to solar energy. Priority will be given to applicants led by or serving Black and Indigenous communities, women-led organizations, and ...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or government entity for research and development activities related to the nation's energy infrastructure cybersecurity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government and Tribal agencies, IHEs, and individuals in eligible areas to reduce energy costs for families and individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks ...

Grants to California Native American tribes and organizations, and public and private entities to provide under-resourced communities with technical assistance in seeking funding for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. Applicants are advised that required registratio...

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Master's or Doctoral students for studies in solid waste management. Funding is intended to provide a stipend to cover the student's expenses until graduation. During the scholarship period, students continue their projec...

Opportunity for USA farmers, ranchers, solar developers, and organizations to pilot projects integrating cattle grazing areas with solar energy production. Funding is intended to promote clean energy and sustainable agriculture through shared land use. Both new and cur...

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA agencies, nonprofit organizations, utility providers, and tribes in multiple states and territories for water conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. All appl...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Colombia institutions of higher education for collaborations on climate change solutions. Applicants are required to join the funding source's network prior to applying for a grant. Funding is intended to promote partnerships between ...

Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

Grants to California public and private entities for projects to improve and expand infrastructure to charge electric vehicles. Funding is intended to increase the availability of charging stations at critical junctures such as high-density living areas, downtown, airp...

Opportunity for USA for-profit solar photovoltaic equipment manufacturers to compete for prizes to develop more environmentally sustainable PV modules and inverters. Companies will compete for cash prizes for registering products that meet high standards of sustainabil...

Grants to USA and territories federal agencies for conservation activities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote net-zero building programs, projects, and development. E...

Opportunity for USA individuals, IHEs, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and other inventors to develop innovative energy storage solutions. This challenge is meant to focus on less conventional use cases such as energy storage in extreme climates or re...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and adv...

Grants to USA and territories for-profits, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, tribes, and government agencies for solar energy projects that address the needs of wildlife. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent and ensure that required reg...

Grants and vouchers to USA and territories state governments, local government agencies, and tribal organizations to reduce carbon emissions and create jobs in the clean energy sector. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. ...

Grants to USA and Israel businesses for collaborative technology projects with commercial potential. Applicants are required to meet with a staff member and submit an executive summary prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the development of a wide range of...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce more qu...

Grants to USA and Canada organizations to develop new energy-efficiency solutions in Quebec. Funding is intended for creative projects that can be used by customers in a range of sectors, including the commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and transportat...

Grants of up to $55,000 and grants of up to $80,000 to USA and Israeli scientists affiliated with qualified institutions for collaborative research projects in various technological disciplines. Program areas include communications, circuits, and sensing-systems; elect...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit and charitable organizations in multiple states and provinces for programs that benefit local communities served by the funding source. The grant is intended to support impactful projects, events, and initiatives in the areas of educa...

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yields ...

Grants and loans to California individuals in eligible regions for capital improvements to living spaces. Funding is intended for individuals from low-income households. Grants and loans are available for renovations to enhance health and safety, energy efficiency, and...

Tax credits of up to $4,500 and tax credits of up to $7,500 to USA individuals and their businesses for the purchase of plug-in hybrid, fuel cell electric, and all-electric cars, light trucks, and passenger vehicles. Credits are available for eligible newly purchased o...

In-kind grants of volunteer support to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribes to address community needs. Applicants must complete a concept form prior to completing a full application. The program is intended to support projects rel...

Grants to California public and private entities for projects and programs to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Eligible projects include but are not limited to pilot research test centers and technology research, development, demonstrations, and prototypes. The purpo...

Loans to California government agencies, special districts, tribes, IHEs, public care institutions, and hospitals for energy-conserving capital projects. Loans are intended to be repaid from energy cost savings. Eligible projects are those with proven energy and demand...

Loans to California school districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and state special schools for energy-saving practices and equipment purchases. Eligible projects and programs are those that have proven energy and demand cost savings. The program is i...

Grants to USA scholars for research projects to advance clean energy technology and innovation. Funding is intended for projects that build multidisciplinary networks, generate novel research, disseminate information for decision-making, and train the next generation o...