Applicants are invited to apply for the Technical Assistance for Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Funding.
Donor Name: California Energy Commission (CEC)
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $4 million in grant funds for one or more third-party implementers to provide technical assistance (TA) for communities eligible to seek federal and state funding for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure. TA providers will, at minimum, assist in identifying grant opportunities, support successful application development and submittal, and support project implementation that delivers benefits in under-resourced communities.
The Clean Transportation Program has an annual budget of approximately $100 million and provides financial support for projects that:
- Develop and deploy zero-emission technology and fuels in the marketplace.
- Produce alternative and renewable low-carbon fuels in California.
- Deploy zero-emission fuel infrastructure, fueling stations, and equipment.
- Establish workforce training programs and conduct public outreach on the benefits of alternative transportation fuels and vehicle technologies.
The CEC is committed to providing opportunities for Justice40 communities, disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, California Native American tribes, and local governments to participate in and benefit from clean transportation projects. However, these communities often face barriers due to systemic marginalization.
- Many communities lack awareness and understanding of program goals and eligible projects.
- Communities may lack local agency staff or organizational capacity, such as staff time, financial resources, and expertise to apply for grants.
- Some may lack relationships across local agencies, partner organizations, and/or community groups.
Funding Information
- A total of $4 million is available for awards under this solicitation.
- Projects are eligible for up to $2 million.
Eligible Project Costs
Costs incurred for the following are eligible for CEC reimbursement or as the Applicant’s match share. CEC reimbursable costs may only be incurred after execution.
- Public outreach to inform communities, organizations, and other entities about the TA opportunity.
- Assistance for TA recipients in understanding grant requirements and implementing their funded projects through the lifetime of the project.
- Partnership engagement including but not limited to hosting workshops, organizing town hall meetings, surveys.
- Grant writing assistance by the Applicant or members of the project team.
- Data quantification.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible recipients for TA include California Native American tribes, California Tribal Organizations, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and local governments.
For more information, visit CEC.
