Funding Resources

Grant Solicitation System (GSS) Information

• Grant Solicitation System (GSS) Login
• GSS Help Page - PDF
• How to Apply - PowerPoint
• How to Apply via the Grant Solicitation System - YouTube

Information for Contractors

• Formatting Reports for Consultants to the California Energy Commission
• Memorandum About Travel & Per Diem for Consultants , Grant Recipients, and Contractors
• Small Business/ Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Advocate

Invoicing Templates

• Grant Template - Excel
• Contract Template - Excel
• CBE and Funds in California Certification - Excel

Recipient Resources

• Kick-Off Meeting Presentation - PowerPoint

Chief Auditor Resources

• Avoiding Audit Findings - PDF
• Common Audit Findings - PowerPoint
• Grant Audit Guidance - YouTube
• Workshop Notice - PDF

• Bright Schools Program (for K-12 Schools)
• California Clean Energy Jobs Act (Proposition 39) K-12 Program
• Energy Partnership Program

PIER Contractors' General Information

• PIER Royalties Worksheets
• ETAP Royalties Worksheets
• PIER Project Project Style Manual

EPIC Terms and Conditions

• Contract:
  • Standard
  • University UC/CSU
• Grant:
  • Standard
  • University of California
  • Department of Energy (DOE)

PIER Terms and Conditions

• Contract:
  • Standard
  • University of California
  • Department of Energy (DOE)
• Grant:
  • Standard
  • University of California
  • Department of Energy (DOE)

Food Production Investment Program (FPIP)

• FPIP Grant Terms and Conditions

• Funding Opportunities for Fuels and Transportation
• Clean Transportation Program
• Low Carbon Fuel Production Program
• School Bus Program
• Standard Terms and Conditions

• Guidelines for California’s Solar Electric Incentive Programs (Senate Bill 1) - PDF
• Eligibility Criteria and Conditions for Solar Energy System Incentives (Senate Bill 1)
• Energy Conservation Assistance Act (ECAA)
• Energy Efficiency Financing (all programs)

• Electric Program Investment Charge Program – EPIC
• Funding Opportunities for Energy Research & Development
• Intro to R&D Funding Opportunities - YouTube
• Introduction to Research Funding - PDF
• How to Apply for EPIC Grant Funding Opportunities - PDF