Equity and Access Grant Program

The Equity and Access (E&A) Grant Program was initially created with 3 separate grant accounts to implement the Budget Act of 2022 (AB 179) and incorporate its statutory purpose. The funding for the initial 3 accounts was awarded or reallocated to other state purposes by the end of June 2024.

However, new funding has been allocated to the E&A Grant Program. In September 2024, the California Legislature appropriated $2,000,000 in the Budget Act of 2024 (AB 157) from the Aliso Canyon Recovery Account. In April 2025, Resolution M-4875 was passed to implement AB 157.

Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant

The Clean Energy Access: Los Angeles County TECH (CEA-LAT) Grant will accept applications from May 1, 2025 until June 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm!

The CEA-LAT Grant will provide up to $200,000 in funding to Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in Los Angeles County that perform outreach and education on the Technology for Equipment and Clean Heating Clean Initiative (TECH Clean CA). It focuses on building decarbonization, healthy homes, electrification technologies, and health-related impacts.

Proposals will undergo a competitive selection process. Please refer to the CEA-LAT Grant Guidelines and application forms, located on the right sidebar under Applicant Resources, to create a complete and competitive application.

A webinar on the CEA-LAT Grant and TECH Clean CA will be held on April 23, 2025 at 11:00 am to 12 pm. Please register here. The webinar will be recorded.

CEA-LAT Grant Eligibility

Location

Los Angeles County only. Priority will be given to projects serving the Aliso Canyon Disaster Area and/or the San Fernando Valley.

Entities

Only California tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code may apply. 

Activities

Potential activities include, but are not limited to:

  • conducting community outreach and education activities
  • activities that enrich outreach and education, such as:
    • staff training
    • evaluating grant project impact
    • coordination with TECH Initiative implementer

Please see the CEA-LAT Grant Guidelines for a more detailed explanation of CEA-LAT Grant eligibility requirements.

Amount Available for Grant

Maximum Grant Award  Maximum Ministerial Grant Award Total Available for Grants
$200,000 $149,999.99 $1,900,000

Contact

For any questions, please contact us at capacitygrants@cpuc.ca.gov.

Applicant Resources

New to the CPUC?

Is your community-based organization or Tribal entity new to the CPUC and not sure where to start? The resources below are a perfect place to learn more about the CPUC and its work.