Date Released: August 7, 2017.

PURPOSE OF SOLICITATION

This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s (Energy Commission’s) Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) announces the availability of up to $6,000,000 in grant funds for biofuels projects that scale-up, scale-out, and prove a technology or process at the first demonstration-scale biofuels production facilities at a site specific location.

As directed by California Health & Safety Code, Section 44272 et seq., and the ARFVTP 2017-2018 Investment Plan Updates , the intent of this solicitation is to encourage the production of alternative and renewable transportation fuels in California that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, displace petroleum fuel demand, and stimulate economic development.

Deadline to Submit Pre-Application Abstract: September 20, 2018, by 5:00 p.m.
Deadline to Submit Full Application: November 19, 2018, by 5:00 p.m.

Pre-Application Workshops
Date, time and Location:

August 23, 2018, 
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

California Energy Commission
1516 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Art H. Rosenfeld Room (formerly Hearing Room A)

TELECONFERENCE OPTION: Parties and the public may attend the Public Workshop in person at the above location or by telephone and/or by computer via our "WebEx" web conferencing system. For additional details on how to participate via WebEx, please see the application at:
http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/transportation.html#GFO-18-602

WebEx and Conference Call-in-toll-free number: 1-866-469-3239
Please go to https://energy.webex.com/ec
Meeting Number: 923 342 866
Meeting Password: This meeting does not require a password.

For more information:
http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/transportation.html#GFO-18-602