– K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP)
🏛 CA Energy Commission (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Nov 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based organizations supporting homeownership programs. Eligible applicants include private nonprofits and local government agencies. Programs must serve lower-income and very-low-income households seeking to buy homes. The CalHome program supports homeownership, neighborhood revitalization, and sustainable development. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing program targets lower-income agricultural workers and their families. Projects can include single-family home purchases or development of multiple-unit subdivisions.
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Program description
Funds in this Program Opportunity Notice (PON) are made available by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Pub. L. No. 117-58, enacted on November 15, 2021[1]. Section 40502 of BIL states the purpose of this provision is to establish revolving loan funds (RLF) under which states can provide loans and grants for energy upgrades and retrofits to increase the energy efficiency, physical comfort, and air quality of existing building infrastructure. Loan funds for this program are contingent upon United States Department of Energy (DOE) funding and terms may change. [1] Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 marissa.sutton@energy.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-237-2515
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | — | — | — |
| 2025-2026 | — | — | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
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