GFO-23-318 – BRIDGE 2024: Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy

Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy (BRIDGE) 2024 seeks to 1) help start-up companies minimize the time between when their successful publicly-funded project ends and new public funding becomes available; and 2) mobilize more early-stage capital in the clean energy space by providing non-dilutive, matching investments in promising clean energy companies in conjunction with investors and commercial partners. BRIDGE provides increased support for the most promising clean energy technologies that have already attracted interest from the market as they are developed and continue their path to market adoption. Eligible projects must fall within one or more of the following technology categories: · Category 1: Energy Efficiency; or · Category 2: End-use Electrification; or · Category 3: Energy Storage; or · Category 4: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Advanced Sensing; or · Category 5: Advanced Power Electronics/Power Conditioning; or · Category 6: Zero- and Negative-Carbon Emission Generation (Renewable Generation) Program Details CA Energy Commission is a state agency that offers the GFO-23-318 – BRIDGE 2024: Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy grant program to support clean energy, energy efficiency, rd grants, and research innovation. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by CA Energy Commission through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for clean energy, energy efficiency, rd grants, and research innovation should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with CA Energy Commission or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by November 22, 2024. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports clean energy, energy efficiency, rd grants, and research innovation. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541511, 541715, 237310, 221114, 221115. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to artificial intelligence
• Programs related to bridge
• Programs related to clean energy
• Programs related to energy efficiency

Award details

Applications close on November 22, 2024.

Categories

Clean Energy · Energy Efficiency · Rd Grants · Research Innovation