ClosedState of CaliforniaAgency ID GFO-25-901

California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)

CA Energy Commission · State of California

At a glance

California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC) is a closed California state grant opportunity from CA Energy Commission (State of California). The application deadline was January 16, 2026. Total estimated funding is $9.29M. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Nov 12, 2025Posted
Jan 16, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Nov 12, 2025
Close date: Jan 16, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $9,289,757
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal — see solicitation manual for more updates
Matching funds: 100% — Match funding is required to cover 100 percent of Applicant’s administrative costs.
Funding method: Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 36 months
Expected award announcement: week of 3/9/2026
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: see solicitation manual for more details
How to submit: Online: https://ecams.energy.ca.gov
Latest change note: Deadline to submit applications was extended.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

see solicitation manual for more details

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

CA-TREC will fund California statewide residential building electrification and efficiency contractor training projects that develop the workforce necessary for long-term market transformation in whole-home efficiency; reduce cost of training contractor employees; and support programs offering testing and certifications for contractors.

Description

see solicitation manual for more details

Program page on the agency site ↗

Workshops and events ↗

Program contact (as published)

Cynthia Rodriguez
cynthia.rodriguez@energy.ca.gov
1-916-111-1111

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “see solicitation manual for more details” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $9,289,757.

How do I apply for “California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)”?

Applications go directly to CA Energy Commission, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://ecams.energy.ca.gov. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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