Background

CEC has issued a GFO for the California Battery Pilot Manufacturing Line program, which aims to fund the establishment of a battery pilot manufacturing line capable of manufacturing and testing a variety of emerging lithium-ion based technologies. Eligible projects are those that would have the manufacturing capacity to produce at least 10,000 battery cells in one year, could produce battery cells in pouch and cylindrical formats, and would contain battery cell testing capabilities. Eligible projects must be located in a low-income or disadvantaged community, and project teams must include both a labor organization and an academic institution. There is up to $25,000,000 available for grants awarded under this solicitation. CEC anticipates making a single award under this program.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include private, non-profit organizations. For-profit companies, private and public universities, national labs, and utilities are not eligible to be prime recipients but may be included on project teams as subrecipients.

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Important Dates

Applications are due April 4, 2025.

With the increasing number of opportunities of interest to CTE and our members, we are not able to pursue projects to the same extent as we have in the past. However, if you are interested in pursuing funding under this opportunity, CTE may be able to support your application through our Grant Writing as a Service program. If you have questions regarding this program please contact Wendy Morgan ([email protected]).

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