Got Grants? | March Edition

1. California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program- Communities in Charge

Who:  An Applicant to Communities in Charge must be the property owner, their authorized lessee, or their authorized representative seeking incentives for eligible costs incurred towards the installation of Level 2 EVSEs.

What: Communities in Charge is California’s market-accelerating, light-duty electric vehicle (LDEV) infrastructure incentive project implemented by CALSTART and supported in partnership with GRID Alternatives and Tetra Tech. Communities in Charge is designed to rapidly catalyze new markets and swiftly deploy Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with intentional outreach, engagement, and technical assistance which support the deployment of Level 2 EVSEs that serve the communities they are in. Through identifying and prioritizing locations where communities live and gather, Communities in Charge not only intends to deploy Level 2 EVSEs, but also provide streamlined access to incentive funds for the benefit of communities.

When: Application opens on March 23, 2023, at 9 a.m. PT

How Much: Incentive totals for the initial launch of Communities in Charge shall be $30 million and may change over time to support project scalability.

Learn More: https://thecommunitiesincharge.org/

2. 2023-2024 Local and Collaborative Grants

Who: Individual, Nonprofit, open to California libraries

What: The California State Library’s competitive LSTA grant opportunities help California’s libraries respond effectively to local needs and align services with local community aspirations; support experimentation and research and development in California’s libraries; and provide training and support in grant writing and grant management for the California library community.

When: Deadline on March 28, 2023

How Much: Total program funding: $750,000. Amount per applicant $10,000-$250,00

Learn More: https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/2023-2024-local-and-collaborative-grants/

3.  2022-23 Listos California Target Grant (LG) Program RFP

Who: Nonprofit, Public Agency

What: To support organizations throughout California that serve smaller populations with key social vulnerability factors located in any given area at moderate to high risk from natural hazard. Community-based organizations throughout the state, referred to as CBOs, can work independently or subgrant with local CBOs to provide disaster training and resources to vulnerable and diverse populations.

When: Application deadline March 20th, 2023

How Much: Total program funding: $6 million. Amount per applicant $1-$300,000

Learn More: https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/2022-23-listos-california-target-grant-lg-program-rfp/

If you need more help applying or a community partner to collaborate with, the SJVCEO can help. Email our Executive Director, Courtney Kalashian, ckalashian@pesc.com, to find out how we can support public agencies at no cost in pursuit of grant funding