Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Carbon Removal Innovation Support System (CRISP)
🏛 CA Energy Commission (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Oct 7, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations developing advanced carbon removal technologies. Eligible applicants likely include nonprofits, research institutions, small businesses, and technology developers in California. Projects must focus on direct air capture of atmospheric carbon through research, development, demonstrations, or pilot test centers. Projects supporting petroleum or gas recovery are ineligible.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
Carbon Removal Innovation Support Program (CRISP) This program was created under Assembly Bill (AB) 209 (The Energy and Climate Change budget bill, Chapter 251, Section 13, Chapter 7.8, Article 1, enacted in September 2022). The purpose is to implement advanced technologies for direct air capture of atmospheric carbon. Program and Funding Areas Eligible projects include, but not limited to, technology research, development and demonstrations and prototype and pilot research test centers to remove atmospheric carbon. Ineligible projects do not include a project to benefit petroleum or gas production, processing or refining through enhanced oil or gas recovery.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Completed application form or RFP response template
- Project narrative describing technology and innovation
- Detailed budget and cost share documentation
- Project timeline and milestones
- Letters of support from partners or stakeholders
- Organizational information and qualifications
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | — | — | — |
| 2023-2024 | — | — | — |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 2025-2026 | — | — | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for CRISP funding?
Likely nonprofits, universities, research institutions, small businesses, and technology developers. Check the full RFP for specific applicant eligibility requirements.
What types of projects are eligible?
Technology research, development, demonstrations, prototypes, and pilot test centers for direct air capture. Projects benefiting oil or gas production are ineligible.
Is there a deadline?
The program uses rolling acceptance. Submit applications as they are ready, but check for any posted cutoff dates.
How much funding is available?
The total program pool is $15 million. Individual award amounts vary by project scope and phase.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, cost sharing is required. Check the RFP for specific match percentages and allowable cost-share sources.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly explain how your technology advances direct air capture beyond current methods. Describe the innovation, not just the general goal.
- Provide a detailed budget showing how the cost share and federal funds will be used. Separate R&D, pilot operations, and personnel costs.
- Include letters of support from partners, customers, or organizations that will benefit from your technology.
- Emphasize the commercial viability and scalability of your technology beyond the grant period.
- Align your project timeline with realistic milestones for research, testing, and demonstration phases.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague descriptions of the carbon removal technology or how it differs from existing methods. Unrealistic timelines that don't account for testing, iteration, and validation phases. Weak cost share commitments or unclear documentation of in-kind and cash contributions.
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