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

This California Energy Commission solicitation provides cost-share funding for applicants pursuing an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) or qualifying U.S. Department of Energy follow-on funding. Fit depends on identifying an opportunity listed as eligible under Section II, meeting the solicitation’s requirements, and seeking CEC cost share before receiving the federal award or follow-on funding; retroactive requests are ineligible. The packet does not provide award amounts, total funding, cost-share terms, a deadline, or the complete Section II requirements.

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Time remaining

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Application load

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Geography

The California Energy Commission is committed to ensuring all Californians have an opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs and services. While it is not required to complete the project within a disadvantaged community, demonstration projects located and benefiting disadvantaged and/or low-income communities will be considered under the scoring criteria for this GFO.

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Organization size

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Program area

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Population served

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Matching funds

Cost-share requirement is unclear.

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

This California Energy Commission solicitation provides cost-share funding for applicants pursuing an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) or qualifying U.S. Department of Energy follow-on funding. Fit depends on identifying an opportunity listed as eligible under Section II, meeting the solicitation’s requirements, and seeking CEC cost share before receiving the federal award or follow-on funding; retroactive requests are ineligible. The packet does not provide award amounts, total funding, cost-share terms, a deadline, or the complete Section II requirements.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

The CEC intends to provide cost-share funding to applicants pursuing an eligible federal FOA or qualifying U.S. Department of Energy follow-on funding for research previously supported through specified CEC federal cost-share programs. Retroactive requests made after receipt of the federal award or follow-on funding are not eligible.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The request is linked to a currently eligible federal FOA or qualifying DOE follow-on funding opportunity rather than a standalone request for CEC funding. The applicant is applying for the federal award or follow-on funding and has not yet received it, avoiding the solicitation’s prohibition on retroactive cost-share requests. The applicant is an eligible entity type and neither it nor the proposed funded purpose falls within the local publicly owned electric utility restriction. A demonstration project is located in and benefits disadvantaged and/or low-income communities. The solicitation states this will be considered under the scoring criteria.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

The full review rubric and weights are not included in the packet. The only confirmed scoring consideration is whether a demonstration project is located in and benefits disadvantaged and/or low-income communities. Alignment with an eligible federal opportunity, compliance with Section II, and pre-award timing are confirmed eligibility or program-purpose conditions, not confirmed scored criteria.

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Source-backed synopsis

What this grant funds

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.

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Award range
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Total program funding
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Expected awards
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Geography
The California Energy Commission is committed to ensuring all Californians have an opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs and services. While it is not required to complete the project within a disadvantaged community, demonstration projects located and benefiting disadvantaged and/or low-income communities will be considered under the scoring criteria for this GFO.
Cost share
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Assistance listing
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Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

The California Energy Commission is committed to ensuring all Californians have an opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs and services. While it is not required to complete the project within a disadvantaged community, demonstration projects located and benefiting disadvantaged and/or low-income communities will be considered under the scoring criteria for this GFO.

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
This solicitation is open to all public and private entities with the exception of local publicly owned electric utilities. In accordance with CPUC Decision 12-05-037, funds administered by the CEC may not be used for any purposes associated with local publicly owned electric utility activities.

Official deadline

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Effort unclear based on requirements currently captured.

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Source record

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Verification
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Source
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Last checked
8/23/2026, 8:51:39 AM
Content updated
8/13/2026, 9:36:58 AM
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Material changes

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Grant.
Is GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is Not specified. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/23/2026.

How much funding does GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Grant provide?

GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Grant lists Not specified per award. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Grant?

Business; Individual; Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government. This solicitation is open to all public and private entities with the exception of local publicly owned electric utilities.… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Grant require matching funds?

The captured source facts do not clearly establish a matching-funds requirement. Do not assume that means no match is required: review the budget and cost-sharing sections of the official notice before approving the project budget.

What should I prepare before applying to GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Grant?

Effort unclear is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from Not specified using the preparation plan above.

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