GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities
CA Energy Commission
About This Grant
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 eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or Follow-on funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue research from a previously awarded federal grant that also received Energy Commission federal cost share funding under PON-14-308, GFO-18-902, or this GFO and the proposed project meets the requirements of this solicitation. Continuously Updated Eligible Cost Share Opportunities Before applying, applicants are encouraged to check Eligibility Requirements in Section II of this solicitation. As new eligible cost share opportunities are released, the Energy Commission will revise this document with corresponding information on how to apply for cost share for that funding opportunity. Information on currently eligible funding opportunities can be found in the Eligible Federal Funding Opportunities section of the Eligibility Requirements (Section II.A.). The Energy Commission will provide cost share only to applicants that are applying for a federal funding opportunity or follow-on funding as described above. If the applicant has already received a federal award or follow-on funding and is seeking retroactive cost share, that application will not be eligible for CEC cost share funds under this solicitation.
Grant Summary
GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities is a CA Energy Commission grant providing up to $20M for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $20M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities from CA Energy Commission, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to CA Energy Commission before the deadline.
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GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities?
GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities is offered by CA Energy Commission and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government, small business. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities provide?
GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities provides up to $20M per award from CA Energy Commission. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities deadline?
GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, CA Energy Commission, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities?
To apply for GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from CA Energy Commission.
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