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ClosedState of CaliforniaAgency ID GFO-24-609

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

CA Energy Commission · State of California

At a glance

GFO-24-609 – Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard (“Charge Yard”) is a closed California state grant opportunity from CA Energy Commission (State of California). The application deadline was June 4, 2025. Total estimated funding is $4M. Applicant types listed as eligible include business, individual, nonprofit, other legal entity, public agency and 1 more. 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

  1. Mar 14, 2025Posted
  2. Jun 4, 2025Application deadline
Opened
Mar 14, 2025
Close date
Jun 4, 2025
Award floor
Not specified
Award ceiling
Not specified
Est. total funding
$4,000,000
Expected awards
Not specified
Matching funds
Required
Funding instrument
Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type
Grant
Funding source
State — Clean Transportation Program
Matching funds
33% — Applications must include a minimum 33 percent total match share for this solicitation.
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
Until funds expire
Expected award announcement
August 20, 2025
Letter of intent
Not required
Geography
The Charge Yard facility must be located in California. However, the applicant does not need to be headquartered in California.
How to submit
Online: https://ecams.energy.ca.gov/

Who can apply

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

  • Business
  • Individual
  • Nonprofit
  • Other Legal Entity
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

This solicitation is open to private or public entities. The applicant may be a single entity or may consist of multiple entities bidding as a group. Investor-owned utilities, publicly-owned utilities, universities and university-operated facilities are not eligible for this solicitation. The Charge Yard facility must be located in California. However, the applicant does not need to be headquartered in California.

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

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.

Description

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 page on the agency site ↗

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

  • Fiscal year 2024–257 applications · 1 award
Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.
Awards published
1
Total awarded
$4,000,000
Median award
$4,000,000 calculated
Smallest – largest
$4,000,000 – $4,000,000

Recipients by type: Business (1)

Areas served: Statewide (1)

Largest awards to organizations

  • The California Energy, Power, & Innovation Collaborative$4,000,000 · FY 2024–25
Source: California Grants Portal grant award data. Awards to individuals are counted but not named. Past awards show who was funded; they do not predict future decisions.

Program contact (as published)

Chester Hong
chester.hong@energy.ca.gov
1-916-890-4694

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “GFO-24-609 – Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard (“Charge Yard”)”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Business, Individual, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “This solicitation is open to private or public entities. The applicant may be a single entity or may consist of multiple entities bidding as a group. Investor-owned utilities, publicly-owned utilities, universities and university-operated facilities are not eligible for this soli…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “GFO-24-609 – Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard (“Charge Yard”)”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $4,000,000.

How do I apply for “GFO-24-609 – Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard (“Charge Yard”)”?

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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