GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities

CA Energy Commission

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. DOE to continue research from PON-14-308,…

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Helps businesses and nonprofits get funding to support clean energy projects. They can receive cost share funding if they apply for federal grants or follow-on funding.

Quick Facts

Funding
Up to $20,000,000
Deadline
See website
Status
Accepting Applications
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
CA Energy Commission

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What Is This Program?

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. DOE to continue research from PON-14-308, GFO-18-902, or this GFO and the proposed project meets the requirements of this solicitation. 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.

What Benefits Are Offered?

grantreimbursement

Provides cost share funding to applicants who secure eligible federal clean energy awards or U.S. Department of Energy follow-on research funding. Total estimated available funding is $20,000,000.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: clean energy, research and development

Region: California

Other Criteria: Applicants that apply for and receive an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) award., Applicants seeking follow-on funding from the U.S. DOE to continue research from PON-14-308, GFO-18-902, or GFO-21-901., Eligible entities include: Business, Individual, Nonprofit, Public Agency, Tribal Government., Letter of Intent required.

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Review the full grant guidelines before applying.
  • Check eligibility requirements in Section II of the solicitation.
  • Prepare application materials as required.
  • Submit application for federal funding opportunity or follow-on funding.
🌐Application Portal
https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/gfo-21-901-cost-share-for-federal-clean-energy-funding-opportunities/
📤Submission Method
online
📅Key Dates
OngoingExpected award announcement
Four yearsPeriod of performance
🔄Intake Type
continuous

📄What Documents Are Required?

Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
✉️Supporting Letters
Letters of Commitment describing roles and responsibilities are needed.

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • cost share funding for eligible federal FOA awards
  • follow-on funding for research projects
🚫Ineligible Expenses
  • costs associated with local publicly owned electric utility activities
💳Payment Model
reimbursement
Retroactive Expenses Eligible
No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required
Yes
📊Matching Ratio
20%
🏦Eligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
📚Stacking Rules
Yes
🛡️Proof of Matching Required
Evidence of the additional cost share as well as evidence of the award that the Energy Commission is providing cost share for.

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency
quarterly
📑Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
📢Branding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

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