67 California Energy Grants

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and NGOs for projects that encourage young people in eligible regions to pursue careers in agriculture. Funding is intended to help young farmers and youth startups develop sustainable food systems, addre...

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...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to develop clean energy technologies. The purpose of the program is to advance key technologies that will help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The program is intended for early-stage entrepreneurs, includi...

Grants of up to $4,500 to California nonprofit community and school groups for activities to enhance the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community beautification projects as well as for projects to improve the environment. Grants may be used fo...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, IHEs, and school districts to broaden the wood product and energy industrial markets. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to showcase grid-edge technology solutions. Winners must attend an industry conference where they will present their solutions and have the opportunity to collaborate with other g...

Grants to USA and territories community-based organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, workforce boards, trade schools, and other education and training providers for education and training programs that support the offshore wind industry. Funding is intended ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, including technical, scientific, and engineering societies, for workforce development programs that support the clean energy industry. The purpose of the program is to bolster interest in STEM careers that will adv...

Grants to California public and private entities for projects to develop and promote direct air capture technologies throughout the state. Funding is intended for testing, development, and demonstration projects to improve DAC technologies. Projects may be focused on r...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA Tribes in multiple states for education projects in STEM and management of cultural resources. Eligible projects should increase awareness and understanding of electrical generation and transmission, energy efficiency, hydropower, environ...

Opportunity for USA community solar developers and co-developers to participate in a competition to develop equitable community solar projects. Successful applicants will receive the opportunity to receive monetary prizes, tools, resources, consulting services, trainin...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to improve forest health and local economies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for proj...

Grants to USA Tribal Colleges and Universities for projects to transition to clean energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for planning and development activities to outline a future transition ...

Grants and consulting services to USA, Canada, and International cities to improve how municipal services are delivered. Funding is intended to support the implementation of ideas that are actionable, novel, and potentially impactful. Eligible proposals must focus on a...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and eligible International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and charitable organizations to participate in a contest to address climate change. The purpose of the contest is to generate innovative and sustainable projects related to wildlife ...

Grants to California industrial facilities, equipment manufacturers, and energy service companies to reduce GHG emissions. Funding is intended for programs that enable emission reductions, provide electrical grid support, and benefit priority populations. Eligible uses...

Grants to California port commissions, operators, and authorities and other waterfront facilities for projects to improve infrastructure for offshore wind energy production. Funding is intended for planning projects that support the development of floating offshore win...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to participate in sustainability and clean energy projects. The purpose of the program is to help fellows make a positive impact on climate and smart energy solutions. Fellowships will take place over the ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups at any stage to participate in an accelerator program to help launch innovative technology ventures. Companies that provide products or services in the following sectors are eligible: cybersecurity, AI and machine...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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 and territories eligible entities and individuals to advance research in understanding the genetic functions of plants. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to the full application. Funding is intended for research that will result in effectivel...

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 to California private and public entities for research and development projects related to electric vehicle infrastructure. Applicants must submit a preliminary abstract prior to applying. Funding is intended for applied research and development projects and stu...

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...

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 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, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities. Focus areas include education and workforce development, financial literacy, small businesses, environment, clean energy, and disaster relief. Applicants in priority loca...

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...