Local Government Building Decarbonization Challenge
Can you apply?
This grant is for local government jurisdictions and agencies in California seeking to advance building decarbonization projects. Applicants must be a single jurisdiction or agency that can serve as the primary applicant or lead a consortium. Agencies applying together must submit commitment letters from each participating jurisdiction and certification of authority to apply. Individual funding groups within this program have different eligibility requirements, and evidence of eligibility must be submitted.
This grant is for local government jurisdictions and agencies in California seeking to advance building decarbonization projects. Applicants must be a single jurisdiction or agency that can serve as the primary applicant or lead a consortium. Agencies applying together must submit commitment letters from each participating jurisdiction and certification of authority to apply. Individual funding groups within this program have different eligibility requirements, and evidence of eligibility must be submitted.
Program description
A group of jurisdictions/agencies applying as a consortium, must identify a single jurisdiction or agency to serve as the primary Applicant. Commitment letters from each jurisdiction planning to participate must be submitted with the application. Applicants may only participate in or submit one (1) application under this solicitation. However, that single application may propose multiple project activities. Applicants must submit certification that they have authority to apply on behalf of their jurisdiction and that they are the sole entity applying on its behalf. Applicants/Subrecipients are responsible for ensuring that all obligations under an agreement are met. Note that individual funding groups have different eligibility requirements. Evidence of eligibility for the funding category must be submitted with the application.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for local government jurisdictions and agencies in California seeking to advance building decarbonization projects. Applicants must be a single jurisdiction or agency that can serve as the primary applicant or lead a consortium. Agencies applying together must submit commitment letters from each participating jurisdiction and certification of authority to apply. Individual funding groups within this program have different eligibility requirements, and evidence of eligibility must be submitted.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 gordon.kashiwagi@energy.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-891-8527
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | — | — | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
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