Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant

Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: California Public Utilities Commission Foundation
Amount: Up to US $200,000
Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Summary

The Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access in LA County provides up to $200,000 for Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to enhance outreach and education on the TECH Clean CA initiative. This program focuses on building decarbonization and health impacts, particularly in underserved areas like the Aliso Canyon Disaster Area. It aims to connect communities to clean energy resources, increasing awareness and participation in sustainable practices while addressing public health and environmental challenges.

Overview

Equity and Access Grant Program Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant 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. CEA-LAT Grant Summary The CEA-LAT Grant will award up to $200,000 to CBOs that conduct outreach and education to increase awareness of and facilitate access to the TECH Initiative. At the community level, the grant program is designed to bridge gaps and connect people to these programs, particularly those in underserved areas. CEA-LAT Grant projects must be in LA County, and priority will be given to organizations located in the Aliso Canyon Disaster Area and/or the San Fernando Valley. Successful applicants for the CEA-LAT Grant will have a demonstrated background in advocating for their chosen target community in these areas. Eligible activities may include: Conducting community education and awareness on building decarbonization, public health, and TECH Incentives for the installation of technologies that qualify for a TECH rebateConnect community members to existing workforce development training opportunitiesEvaluating Impact of Strategic Outreach and EducationProviding community members who choose to participate in the TECH Initiative with ongoing support and educationProgram activities that directly address the challenges listed above for either contractors or customers.Direct collaboration with the TECH team at Energy Solutions to connect with the communities that the CBO is in touch with or serves. For example, funding from the CEA Grant Account could be used to: Conduct a workshop on the availability of heat pump incentives to increase installment in the Aliso Canyon Disaster Area communities.Train CBO staff to educate communities on sources of indoor/outdoor building air pollution and health benefits of building decarbonization efforts with a focus on TECH.Gather feedback from community members on an educational workshop using a survey to improve building decarbonization efforts in underrepresented, low-income households. This grant will not pay for infrastructure buildout, such as hardware or equipment, but will rather help facilitate connection between eligible households and communities and the TECH program, with the goal of increasing participation by equity communities (as defined on TECHcleanca.com). Grant applications will be accepted in one or two cycles, depending on the quantity and quality of applications received in the first cycle. Application windows will be set up by CPUC staff. The CEA-LAT Grant Account is competitive.

Eligibility

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