GFO-24-609 – Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard (“Charge Yard”)

This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $4 million in grant funds for projects that will provide an open and neutral space for industry collaboration, knowledge sharing, interoperability testing, and conformance testing for electric vehicle charging equipment. Program Details CA Energy Commission is a state agency that offers the GFO-24-609 – Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard (“Charge Yard”) grant program to support equipment purchase. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by CA Energy Commission through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for equipment purchase 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 June 4, 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 equipment purchase. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 336111. 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 electric vehicle

Award details

Applications close on June 4, 2025.

Categories

Equipment Purchase