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Find similar grantsGFO-25-302 - Coordinated Holistic Orchestration of Inverter-based Resources (CHOIR) Grant is sponsored by California Energy Commission. This program aims to advance virtual power plants that coordinate inverter-based resources like solar, batteries, and electric vehicles to enhance power quality and promote clean energy in disadvantaged communities.
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GFO-25-302 - Coordinated Holistic Orchestration of Inverter-based Resources (CHOIR) GFO-25-302 - Coordinated Holistic Orchestration of Inverter-based Resources (CHOIR) Grant Funding Opportunity Energy Research and Development Electric Program Investment Charge Program - EPIC January 30, 2026, 11:59 pm November 07, 2025, 5:00 pm IMPORTANT: For this solicitation, use the new Energy Commission Agreement Management System (ECAMS) portal to submit an application.
Applicants must have or create a user account in order to apply for this solicitation. For assistance, view the User Registration Instructions and Applying for a Solicitation .
The purpose of this solicitation is to demonstrate and advance the capabilities of virtual power plants (VPPs) that coordinate high concentrations of inverter-based distributed energy resources (IBDERs) – such as solar photovoltaics (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and electric vehicles (EV) – to provide distribution-level power quality services, alleviate grid congestion due to electrification growth, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Addendum 1 (See Solicitation Files) Pre-Application Workshop Presentation (See Solicitation Files) Pre-Application Workshop Event Recording (See Event Page) Addendum 2 (See Solicitation Files) Addendum 3 (See Solicitation Files) Questions and Answers - Addendum 3 (See Solicitation Files) 00_GFO-25-302_Application_Manual_Addendum_03_ada. docx 01_GFO-25-302_Att_01_Executive_Summary_Form_ada.
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docx 05_GFO-25-302_Att_05_Part_V_Project_Schedule_ada. xlsx 06_GFO-25-302_Att_06_Budget_Template_10. 2023.
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docx 10_GFO-25-302_Att_10_Project_Performance_Metrics_ada. docx 11_GFO-25-302_Att_11_Applicant_Declarations_ada. docx 12_GFO-25-302_Att_12_Energy_Efficiency_Data_ada.
xlsx GFO-25-302_Cover_Letter_Addendum_01_ada. docx GFO-25-302_CHOIR_Pre-Application_Workshop_ada. pptx GFO-25-302_Cover_Letter_Addendum_02_ada.
docx GFO-25-302_Cover_Letter_Addendum_03_ada. docx GFO-25-302_Questions_and_Answers_Addendum_03_ada. docx Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-302 - Coordinated Holistic Orchestration of Inverter-based Resources (CHOIR) Please contact the Energy Commission agreement officer within the solicitation manual.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations developing virtual power plants that coordinate inverter-based resources in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,000,000 - $4,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
GFO-25-302 - Coordinated Holistic Orchestration of Inverter-based Resources (CHOIR) Grant is funded by California Energy Commission. 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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