Does your organization work with residents in San Mateo County or in the City of Los Banos? Harness the power of your existing communications, outreach, and services to help the environment and assist residents in saving money at the same time.
Donor Name: Peninsula Clean Energy
State: California
County: San Mateo County (CA)
City: Los Banos
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/17/2022
Size of the Grant: up to $45,000
Grant Guration: 1 year
Details:
Grant Program Goals
All proposed work plans should include general outreach and education about Peninsula Clean Energy. In addition, proposals should also address any combination of additional goals as described below. Goals 3-6 are oriented toward organizations reaching underserved communities, including low-income residents. Goals 7-9 focus on reaching broad public audiences.
Goals for All Grants (Required)
- Communicate basic messages about Peninsula Clean Energy and provide feedback to Peninsula Clean Energy on community programs and messaging.
- For organizations serving San Mateo County, conduct outreach to support education and gather input about local climate action goals as needed.
Goals for Grants Focused on Low-Income and Underserved Communities
- Communicate eligibility for Medical Baseline, CARE, FERA and other discount programs, and help customers enroll. Help residents avoid the PG&E disconnection process.
- Explain how Peninsula Clean Energy savings appear on residential energy bills.
- Conduct outreach around Peninsula Clean Energy’s used electric vehicle programs, incomequalified home upgrade program, and other income-qualified programs from Peninsula Clean Energy as they are launched.
- Assist customers in registering for Peninsula Clean Energy programs, for example helping customers fill out online enrollment forms.
Priority audience: Low-income residents of San Mateo County or Los Banos, emphasizing audiences with language, technology, and other barriers to participation in energy programs
Goals for Grants Focused on Public Education
- Electric Vehicles (EVs): Educate residents and key community influencers about the benefits of electric vehicles, how to adopt them, and Peninsula Clean Energy programs supporting EVs.
- Building Electrification: Educate residents and key community influencers about the benefits of mbuilding electrification and specific programs and incentives. Examples include education on heat pump water heaters, electric and induction cooking, solar and backup batteries, and project financing.
- Conduct outreach for other programs from Peninsula Clean Energy as they are launched.
Benefits of EVs, backup power, and electric appliances should include financial, health, safety, and environmental considerations. Other considerations may be included where appropriate.
Priority audience: All San Mateo County or Los Banos residents, including community leaders and influencers
Funding Information
Grants will be awarded in amounts up to $45,000 per outreach project for work to be completed within one year.
Eligibility Criteria
All 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or their fiscally sponsored projects with an established track record of public outreach, communications, providing social services, or case management in San Mateo County or in the City of Los Banos are eligible and encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit Peninsula Clean Energy.
