FY21 Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) Feedstock Technologies and Algae FOA. Total funding is $35,000,000 with maximum awards of $2M-$3.5M. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will support high-impact technology research and development (R&D) to enable growth and innovation to accelerate the bioeconomy by requesting applications across BETO’s mission space in Feedstock Technologies and Advanced Algal Systems.

University Turbine Systems Research (UTSR) – Focus on Hydrogen Fuels. Total funding is $6,400,000 with maximum awards of $1M. Technical topics are relevant to research goals of the US DOE and the gas turbine industry and support advanced technologies that can increase energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and provide additional performance benefits.

SCAQMD Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program – Trucks (Class 5, 6, 7, and 8). Total funding is $30,000,000 with maximum awards of $10K-$200K. SCAQMD is seeking applications for the replacement of heavy-duty diesel truck projects, including the available funding for electric charging stations, hydrogen fueling units, and truck stop electrification infrastructure.

BAAQMD Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program – Trucks (Class 5, 6, 7, and 8). Total funding is $20,000,000 with maximum awards of $10K-$200K. The Air District administers the Goods Movement Program for the Bay Area and is currently accepting Goods Movement Program truck project applications for projects to replace or repower existing commercial diesel-fueled trucks with new alternative-fueled equipment, install charging and fueling infrastructure, or install truck-stop electrification with grant funding.

Recycled Fiber, Plastic, and Glass Grant Program (FY 2019-20). Total funding is $10,460,830 with maximum awards of $250K-$3M. The purpose of this competitive grant program is to lower overall greenhouse gas emissions by expanding existing capacity or establishing new facilities in California that use California-generated postconsumer recycled fiber (old corrugated cardboard, paper board, or textiles), plastic, or glass to manufacture products.

Zero-Emission Drayage Truck and Infrastructure Pilot Project. Total funding is $44,100,000 with maximum awards of $100K-$24M. This solicitation uses funds to support large-scale deployments of on-road, zero-emission Class 8 drayage and regional haul trucks as well as the necessary zero-emission vehicle fueling infrastructure needed for service operation.

Food Production Investment Program 2020. Total funding is $7,000,000 with maximum awards of $100K-$6M. The goals of the program are to accelerate the adoption of advanced energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies at California food processing plants, demonstrate their reliability and effectiveness, help California food processors work towards a low carbon future, and benefit priority populations.

Off-Road Zero/Near-Zero Emission Goods Movement at Inland Ports Freight Facilities. Total funding is $6,000,000 with maximum awards of $3M. To reduce air pollutant emissions generated at Inland Empire freight facilities, the MSRC Clean Transportation Funding™ Program is seeking to partner with owners and/or operators of warehouses, distribution centers, logistics facilities, and intermodal hubs located in Riverside or San Bernardino county to implement air pollution reduction strategies that reduce emissions generated during shipping container movement and bulk material processing.

On-Road Zero/Near-Zero Emission Goods Movement at Inland Ports Freight Facilities. Total funding is $14,000,000 with maximum awards of $7M. To reduce air pollutant emissions generated by heavy-duty diesel trucks that transport goods to the “Inland Ports”, the MSRC Clean Transportation Funding™ Program is seeking to partner with trucking fleet owners to begin their transition to zero or near-zero emission goods movement.

Energy Program for Innovation Clusters (EPIC). Total funding is $4,000,000 with maximum awards of $500K-$1M. The OTT seeks to support the formation and development of regional clusters supporting entrepreneurs and startups by funding innovation-accelerating organizations that demonstrate the ability to advance energy and related technologies in collaboration with and with the support of state, regional, and/or local entities.