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California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Grants

California Energy Commission

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-14

About This Grant

The Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program funds research, development, and demonstration of clean energy technologies to benefit electricity ratepayers and advance California's energy goals.

Grant Summary

California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Grants is a California Energy Commission grant providing $500K to $5M for nonprofit, university, small business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

energyinnovationenvironmental

Eligibility

nonprofituniversitysmall businessmunicipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

$500K$5M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Grants from California Energy Commission, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to California Energy Commission before the deadline.
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California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Grants?

California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Grants is offered by California Energy Commission and is generally open to nonprofit, university, small business, municipality. 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 California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Grants provide?

California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Grants provides between $500K and $5M per award from California 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 California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Grants deadline?

California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, California 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 California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Grants?

To apply for California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Grants, 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 California Energy Commission.

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