GFO-23-312r2 – Round 2 Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment (CERRI) Program

In recent years, California has experienced increased electrical system outages caused by extreme weather related events such as increased wildfires, heat waves, and storms, or through public safety power shutoffs. These events, as well as aging infrastructure, threaten grid reliability, public health and safety, economic prosperity, communities, and ecosystems. They also pose disproportionate consequences for the most vulnerable populations in both rural and urban areas. The intent of this GFO is to invest in projects that increase the electric reliability and resiliency of communities in California by reducing outage frequency, duration, magnitude, and associated community impacts, while bolstering California’s workforce. Program Details CA Energy Commission is a state agency that offers the GFO-23-312r2 – Round 2 Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment (CERRI) Program grant program to support disaster recovery, health and wellness programs, and infrastructure. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by CA Energy Commission through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for disaster recovery, health and wellness programs, and infrastructure 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 August 29, 2025. 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 disaster recovery, health and wellness programs, and infrastructure. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 237, 541720, 621. 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 infrastructure
• Programs related to public health

Award details

Applications close on August 29, 2025.

Categories

Disaster Recovery · Health · Infrastructure