This grant funding opportunity supports applied research and development projects that advance California's transition to an equitable, zero-carbon energy system that is climate-resilient and meets environmental goals. The solicitation focuses on improving existing ambient air quality modeling approaches, advancing low-cost measurement technologies, and conducting analyses to quantify the air quality implications and related human health impacts of clean energy interventions across all energy use sectors. The research will contribute to a foundation for accurate monetization of non-energy impacts of clean energy interventions.
The solicitation is managed by the California Energy Commission's Energy Research and Development Division under the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Program. Applicants must submit their applications through the new Energy Commission Agreement Management System (ECAMS) portal at https://ecams.energy.ca.gov/s/login/. Applicants must have or create a user account to apply. User Registration Instructions and Applying for a Solicitation guidance documents are available to assist applicants.
Key dates for this solicitation include a Pre-Application Workshop scheduled for February 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (remote access only). The Questions Deadline is February 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The submission deadline for applications is April 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM. All applications must be submitted through the ECAMS portal by the deadline.
Applicants must submit multiple required documents including an Executive Summary Form, Project Narrative, Project Team Form, Scope of Work Template, Project Schedule, Proposal Budget Template, CEQA Compliance Form, Past Projects Information, Commitment and Support Letters, Project Performance Metrics, and Applicant Declarations.