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Grant was awarded to CALSTART in December 2021; the solicitation (GFO-20-607) is fully closed with no active application period.
Communities in Charge (California) is a grant program administered by California Energy Commission (CEC) and CALSTART that provides incentives for the purchase and installation of light-duty electric vehicle (EV) chargers, with a particular focus on projects in disadvantaged communities. The program was awarded up to $250 million through the CEC's Grant Funding Opportunity GFO-20-607.
Eligible applicants include private entities, public agencies, and nonprofits. The program was designed with public input to ensure equitable EV charging access across California communities.
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In April 2021, the California Energy Commission (CEC) released a Grant Funding Opportunity entitled “Second Block Grant for Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive Projects” (GFO-20-607) to seek up to two block grant implementers to design and implement incentive projects for the deployment of light-duty electric vehicle chargers.
CALSTART, Inc. (CALSTART) was awarded an agreement for up to $250 million at the CEC’s December 2021 Business Meeting. The incentive project under this agreement will be named Communities in Charge. CEC staff and CALSTART will collaborate to design Communities in Charge incentive projects with public input.
Please utilize this docket to submit comments, view events and their supporting documents, or to contact CEC staff. Inquiries related to this incentive project can also be sent directly to CALSTART. Clean Transportation Program Submit Comment (22-EVI-02) CALSTART Communities in Charge CommunitiesInCharge@CALSTART.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Private entities, public agencies, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations, with a focus on projects in disadvantaged communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Communities in Charge (California) is funded by California Energy Commission (CEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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