Program Overview:
The CPUC strives to include the needs and voices of underserved and underrepresented communities in its decision-making processes. In 2022, the California Legislature appropriated $30,000,000 in the Budget Act of 2022 (AB 179) for capacity grants to Tribes and community-based organizations (CBOs) for participation in CPUC decision-making processes and supporting activities. The Equity and Access (E&A) Grant Program was created to implement this legislation.
The E&A Grant Program consists of three grant accounts:
Public Participation Grant Account
The Public Participation (PP) Grant Account is intended to remove financial and capacity-based barriers to participation while creating a flexible and accessible process to apply for and receive compensation. Eligible organizations are compensated for their time up to a maximum of $15,000 for participating in day-to-day CPUC activities that drive and influence policy decisions.
Equity, Engagement, and Education Grant Account
The Equity, Engagement, and Education (EEE) Grant Account will award grants up to $200,000 for the purpose of building CBO, Tribal, and community capacity to understand and engage with CPUC decision-making processes.
Clean Energy Access Grant Account
The Clean Energy Access (CEA) Grant Account will award grants up to $500,000 for work that will address access to or education about the the CPUC Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP), Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), Technology and Equipment for Clean Heating Initiative (TECH).
Due to the highly technical nature of the SGIP, MIP, and TECH, the CPUC will provide technical assistance for applicants as well as for grantees. A Clean Energy Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide technical assistance based on the needs of the Tribe’s or CBO’s community.
For technical assistance requests related to the CEA Grant account, contact the Business and Community Outreach Office at capacitygrants@cpuc.ca.gov.
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