Clean Hydrogen Program (California Climate Investments)

Clean Hydrogen Program (California Climate Investments) is sponsored by California Air Resources Board (CARB) / California Climate Investments. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

All Programs — California Climate Investments Explore All California Climate Investments Programs Learn about the achievements, benefits to priority populations, jobs supported, and estimated pollution reductions for all past and present programs, including programs that are not actively receiving California Climate Investments funding.

California Air Resources Board (CARB) Supports local air districts in administering their Community Air Protection Program and supports community steering committees, monitoring, and reporting activities. Agricultural Worker Vanpools Provides hybrid fleet transportation for agricultural workers in disadvantaged and low-income communities in the San Joaquin Valley and other agricultural areas in California.

Incentives to retire gas vehicles and replace them with hybrid and zero-emission vehicles or alternative mobility options. Clean Mobility in Schools Grants for school districts and county offices to purchase electric vehicles to serve K-12 schools.

Vouchers for zero-emission transportation services such as bike and scooter sharing, electric carsharing and carpooling, on-demand shuttles using electric vans or buses, and fixed-route and traditional transit services, including school buses. Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project Vouchers toward the purchase of zero-emission equipment used in off-road freight transport.

This can include forklifts, transport refrigeration units, gantry cranes, and terminal trucks. Clean Truck and Bus Vouchers (HVIP) Vouchers for clean truck and bus fleet purchases for public transit and innovative small e-fleets. Clean Vehicle Rebate Project Rebates for the purchase or lease of new, eligible light-duty vehicles, including electric, fuel-cell, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Funds capacity building and air quality improvement activities for California community-based organizations, nonprofits, and California tribal governments that participate in the Community Air Protection Program. Community Air Protection Incentives Grants that support mobile source air pollution reduction measures for communities identified through the AB 617 Community Emissions Reduction Programs.

Driving Clean Assistance Program Grants for low-income consumers to purchase or lease a new or used hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicles. Financing Assistance for Lower-Income Consumers Low-interest loans and vehicle price buy-downs for lower-income consumers to purchase a new or used zero-emission, plug-in hybrid electric, or hybrid vehicle.

Fluorinated Gases Emission Reduction Incentives Funds installation of ultra-low global warming potential refrigerant technologies and refrigeration system retrofits in newly constructed and existing supermarkets.

Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions Funds farmers to purchase of agricultural harvesting equipment, heavy-duty trucks, agricultural pump engines, tractors, and other equipment used in agricultural operations. Funds satellite data collection for high-emitting methane sources to inform operators about potential leaks.

Outreach, Education, and Awareness Funds administration of Access Clean California, which engages in outreach and capacity building activities for clean transportation and clean energy incentive programs. Planning and Capacity Building Grants Funds community-led planning and capacity building projects that increase transportation equity in disadvantaged and low-income communities.

Prescribed Fire and Smoke Monitoring Program Funds smoke monitoring and research to optimize existing prescribed burn programs. Rural School Bus Pilot Projects Funds replacement of school buses with hybrid or zero-emission models focusing on rural school districts. Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative Funds hyperlocal air monitoring in communities beyond those selected under the Community Air Protection Program.

Sustainable Heavy-Duty Initiatives for Future Technology (SHIFT) Funds commercial demonstrations of advanced vehicles, engines, equipment, transportation systems, and accompanying infrastructure in disadvantaged communities. Sustainable Transportation Equity Project Grants that support planning and implementation of community transportation needs and increase transportation equity through access to key local destinations.

Woodsmoke Reduction Program Financial incentives for homeowners to replace wood stoves and fireplaces with cleaner home heating devices. Workforce Development and Training Funds workforce training and development to increase access to careers in the clean transportation and mobility sector for low-income individuals.

Zero- and Near Zero-Emission Freight Facilities Funds pre-commercial demonstrations of advanced vehicles, engines, equipment, and transportation systems such as electric locomotives and zero-emission port equipment. Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Pilot Projects Funds deployment of zero-emission trucks, transit buses, or school buses, including funding for charging or fueling infrastructure.

California Coastal Commission Coastal Resilience Planning Funds sea level rise vulnerability assessments, technical studies, economic analyses, adaptation planning and reports, public outreach and engagement, and Local Coastal Programs policy development.

California Conservation Corps Training and Workforce Development Program Funds California Conservation Corp, which enrolls young adults for a year of service resulting in job skills and work experience implementing forest fuel reduction, habitat restoration, and energy efficiency projects.

California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) Funds installation of community-level solar arrays that generate energy for low-income households. Farmworker Housing Single-Family Energy Efficiency and Solar Photovoltaics Funds no-cost energy conservation measures in income-qualified farmworker households in select counties.

Multi-Family Energy Efficiency and Renewables Funds energy efficiency and weatherization upgrades for multi-family buildings. Single-Family Energy Efficiency and Solar Photovoltaics Funds installation of energy-efficiency measures, solar water heating, and solar photovoltaics in low-income single-family homes. Single-Family Solar Photovoltaics Funds rooftop solar photovoltaic systems for low-income, single-family homes.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Wetlands and Watershed Restoration Funds projects that increase soil organic carbon, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, protect and improve water quality, increase flood protection, improve groundwater recharge, and develop resiliency to sea level rise in wetlands.

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Alternative Manure Management Program Financial incentives for commercial dairy and livestock operators to implement non-digester practices that reduce dairy and livestock manure methane emissions, such as solid separation or conversion.

Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Technical assistance for farmers and ranchers participating in the Healthy Soils Program, the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, and the Alternative Manure Management Program. Dairy Digester Research and Development Program Financial incentives that support the design and construction of new digester systems that decrease methane emissions.

Financial incentives that support on-farm management practices that sequester carbon, including soil management, establishment of herbaceous and woody cover, and demonstration projects. Livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program Funds demonstration trials evaluating additives and dietary modifications that have the potential to reduce enteric methane emissions in the dairy and livestock sectors.

Renewable and Alternative Fuels Funds research to establish standards that expand use renewable and zero-emission biofuels and reduce reliance on petroleum-based fuels. State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Funds projects that reduce water use, enhance or replace on-farm pumps, motors, and irrigation systems, and facilitate fuel conversion.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) California Forest Improvement Program Funds development of a Forest Management Plan and Registered Professional Forester supervision of reforestation, stand improvement, conservation, and habitat improvement activities.

Community Fire Planning and Preparedness Funds training for local planning, community fire prevention and preparedness, and maintenance of evacuation routes.

Demonstration State Forests Funds CAL FIRE state demonstration forest activities, which offer research and demonstration opportunities for natural resource management while providing public recreation access, fish and wildlife habitat, carbon storage and sequestration, and watershed protection. Funds fuel reduction and fire protection activities in State Responsibility Areas.

Funds restoration, reforestation, watershed, habitat maintenance. Forest Health Research and Monitoring Funds research that supports implementation of the California Forest Carbon Plan and Prescribed Fire Monitoring program. Funds CAL FIRE to purchase conservation easements and fee titles from sellers with productive forest lands.

Funds CAL FIRE wildland fire fuel reduction crews. Miscellaneous Special Projects for CAL FIRE Vegetation Management and Incident Response Funds CAL FIRE fuel reduction programs. Prescribed Fire Liability Fund Pilot Program Funds coverage of losses resulting from a prescribed or cultural burn that escaped control.

Urban and Community Forestry Grants for local agencies and non-profits that support street tree planting and utilization of urban tree waste for wood products and bioenergy. Wildfire Prevention Grants Program Funds hazardous fuel removal, fire prevention public education, fire prevention and wildfire safety planning.

Funds CAL FIRE implementation of California Forest Improvement Program, Forest Legacy Program, Forest Stewardship Program, and Emergency Forest Restoration Teams. Wood products and Bioenergy Business and Workforce Development Grants that support wood product and bioenergy projects and workforce development in the forestry sector.

California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Co-Digestion Grant Program Grants that support the construction, renovation, or expansion of co-digestion facilities to preprocess and digest food material into biofuels or bioenergy.

Community Composting for Green Spaces Grant Grants that support the creation of new or expanded capacity of small-scale composting programs in green spaces within disadvantaged and low-income communities. Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grants Grants that support activities that prevent food waste from being generated and/or becoming landfill waste and distribution of rescued food to people.

Grants that support the construction, renovation, or expansion of facilities to preprocess, digest, or compost organics into compost, soil amendments, biofuels, or bioenergy.

Organics and Recycling Manufacturing Loans Loans to fund the construction, renovation, or expansion of facilities for the preprocessing, digesting, or composting of organics or the manufacture of value-added finished products using recycled fiber, plastic, or glass.

Recycled Fiber, Plastic, and Glass Grant Grants that support construction, renovation, or expansion of facilities to process or manufacture value-added products from California-derived, newly diverted fiber, plastic, or glass waste.

Grants that support replacement of single use containers, food service ware, and packaging with durable, reusable products and recovery of lumber, wood flooring, or wood furniture from landfills or through deconstruction projects for reuse.

SB 1383 Local Assistance Grants Grants that support capacity planning, collection, edible food recovery, education and outreach, enforcement and inspection, program evaluation/gap analysis, procurement requirements, and record keeping. California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Funds to accelerate cleanups at sites that do not have a Responsible Party.

Discovery and Enforcement Funds cleanup at current and former dry cleaner sites. Equitable Communities Revitalization Grant Grants that fund the assessment, investigation, and cleanup of contaminated sites.

Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Funds establishment of the Environmental Justice Advisory Council to advice the DTSC Board of Environmental Safety on matter related to exposure to toxic substance and fair treatment in vulnerable communities. Hazardous Waste Management Plan Funds preparation of hazardous waste management plans.

Technical Assistance Grants Grants for eligible communities to hire technical advisors that will support communication about cleanup activities at sites overseen by DTSC. Workforce Development Program Funds career development in the environmental sector for members of vulnerable communities.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Active Transportation Program Funds construction of new bicycle paths or lanes, new pedestrian facilities, and new or expanded bike share programs. Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Funds operational and capital assistance for transit agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve mobility, with a priority on serving disadvantaged communities.

California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Little Egbert Multibenefit Project and Habitat Planning Funds flood conveyance improvement and habitat restoration in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Salton Sea Management Program Funds habitat restoration and dust suppression projects to improve air quality and environmental conditions at the Salton Sea.

State Water Project Turbines Funds replacement of hydroelectric turbine runners at two Department of Water Resources State Water Project facilities. Water-Energy Grant Program Grants that support commercial, institutional, and residential water-energy efficiency programs or projects benefiting disadvantaged communities.

California Energy Commission (CEC) California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) Financial incentives for planning, purchase, and installation of publicly available charging equipment. California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency (CalSHAPE) Program Funds upgrades to HVAC and plumbing equipment in local educational agencies.

Carbon Removal Innovation Support Program (CRISP) Funds technologies that promote direct air capture of atmospheric carbon. Financial incentives for EV charging stations with priority for shovel-ready projects in disadvantaged and low-income communities. Financial incentives for demonstration or scale-up of the production, processing, delivery, storage, or end use of clean hydrogen.

Financial incentives for electric consumers that support load reduction and backup generation to support the state's electrical grid during extreme events. Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles (EnergIIZE) Grants that support infrastructure projects that deploy zero-emission vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling for medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial fleets.

Equitable Building Decarbonization Program Financial incentives for installation of all-electric appliances, energy efficiency and weatherization measures, and related building upgrades in low-income communities. Food Production Investment Program Grants that support food processors in implementing projects that reduce on-site energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Low-interest loans for residential energy upgrades.

IDEAL ZEV Workforce Pilot Project Grants that support ZEV and ZEV infrastructure training programs. Industrial Decarbonization and Improvements to Grid Operations (INDIGO) Financial incentives for industrial projects that increase energy efficiency, enhance electrical grid reliability, electrify fossil fuel processes, incorporate energy storage or renewable resources, and deploy novel decarbonization technologies.

Long Duration Energy Storage Funds demonstration and deployment of non-lithium-ion energy storage technologies. Low-Carbon Fuel Production Funds the commercial production of renewable ultra-low-carbon fuel. Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing (REACH) Funds demonstration of business and technology models to promote large-scale deployment of EV charging infrastructure in multi-family housing.

Renewable Energy for Agriculture Program Funds adoption of on-site renewable energy technologies, such as wind and solar, at agricultural operations. Zero-Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Financial incentives for the purchase of qualifying zero-emission school buses and associated infrastructure.

California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal EPA) Transition to a Carbon-Neutral Economy Funds research studies to identify strategies that significantly reduce transportation-related fossil fuel demand and emissions and responsibly manage the decline of transportation-related fossil fuel supply in support of the State's goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2045.

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Fire Engines and Maintenance Funds fire engine procurement, training for local fire agencies, resources for emergency operations, and disaster relief for the California Mutual Aid System.

Wildfire Response and Readiness Grants to fire departments within High Hazard Severity Zones to protect communities from wildfires by pre-positioning emergency services crews and equipment during red flag events.

California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Funds planning and implementation projects that reduce the impacts of extreme heat and increase community resilience. California High-Speed Rail Authority Funds the construction of the High-Speed Rail system.

California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Funds development of the Regional Priority Plan, demonstration projects, and outreach. Funds establishment, enhancement, and expansion of community spaces and parks, tree planting, green infrastructure in streets and alleys, and the construction of active transportation infrastructure.

California Ocean Protection Council Ocean and Coastal Resilience Projects SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program Grants that support the development of sea level rise adaptation plans and projects to build resilience with a dedicated funding pathway for Tribes to assess and plan for impacts on cultural resources.

California Public Utilities Commission Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Financial incentives for installation of solar photovoltaic and energy storage systems in low-income households. Financial incentives for contractors installing heat pumps and heat pump water heaters to customers.

California State Coastal Conservancy (SCC) Climate Ready Program: Nature Based Sea Level Rise Adaptation Projects Funds nature-based projects to increase community resilience to sea level rise. Climate Ready Program: Public Infrastructure Sea Level Rise Projects Funds nature-based projects to increase community resilience to sea level rise.

Grants that support climate adaptation projects such as urban greening, natural infrastructure, wetland enhancement, and sea level rise adaptation.

California State Transportation Agency (Cal STA) Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Funds capital improvements that will modernize and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion from California’s intercity or commuter rail service, urban rail transit, or bus or ferry service.

Zero-Emission Transit Capital Program Funding for Regional Transportation Planning Agencies to purchase zero-emission transit equipment, including vehicles and charging infrastructure. California State Water Resources Control Board Drinking Water and Wastewater Program Technical assistance for small, disadvantaged communities to address drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, or groundwater needs.

Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Funds water system consolidation, operation and maintenance costs, and planning activities for small water systems. California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Grants for affordable housing and transportation projects near jobs, schools, and other daily destinations.

Climate Change Research Program Funds community-led research projects that focus on integrated land-use planning and climate adaptation and resiliency. Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program Grants for land use planning, capacity building, and land acquisition projects that protect agricultural land from conversion to non-agricultural uses.

Community Assistance for Climate Equity Program Grant application assistance and implementation support for Tribal, disadvantaged, and low-income communities applying for or carrying out climate mitigation, adaptation, or resilience projects. Factory-Built Housing Pilot Program Grants that support the production of factory-built housing.

Transformative Climate Communities Program Grants that support planning and implementation of community development projects in disadvantaged communities. California Climate Action Corps Funds placement of full-time service members with public agency, nonprofit, tribal, and educational institution partners to support community engagement efforts.

California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program Funds conservation and management of natural and working lands and technical assistance for land managers. Streamflow Enhancement Program Funds projects that enhance instream flows, acquire water or land with water rights, and improve aquatic and riparian habitat to protect fish and wildlife.

California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) High Road Training Partnerships Grants that support training program that increase access to high-quality jobs for underserved populations. San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) Climate Change Adaptation and Coastal Resilience Planning Funds vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning that support regional resilience in the San Franciso Bay Area.

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