– Climate Scenarios and Analytics to Support Electricity Sector Vulnerability Assessment and Resilient Planning
Can you apply?
This grant is for applied research and development projects supporting California's electricity sector resilience through climate science. Projects must develop next-generation climate projections, rigorous analytics, and data platforms. Work contributes to California's Fifth Climate Change Assessment. Eligible applicants likely include universities, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations conducting energy and climate research in California. Projects must demonstrate stakeholder engagement and clear pathways to inform energy sector planning decisions.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
Program description
The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research and development projects that will support the development of next-generation climate projections to support electricity sector resilience and delivery of data in a manner that informs energy sector planning and research through stakeholder engagement, development of rigorous analytics, and development of a data platform. Research products will contribute to the foundation for California’s anticipated Fifth Climate Change Assessment.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 Brad.Worster@energy.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-654-4299
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 6 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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