OPR Federal Grants Update

Governor's Office of Planning and Research

Federal Assistance

As California's Single Point of Contact for federal grants, the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is here to share the latest on federal grant opportunities, news, and events.

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Federal Funding News

OMB Issues New Guidance for Grants and Agreements

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is revising the OMB Guidance for Grants and Agreements to support implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), effective October 23, 2023.

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Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Native American Library Grants Awarded to California

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announces 176 awards designed to support and improve library services of Native American, Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian organizations, including 31 in California.

Basic Grants

Enhancement Grants

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes New Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary off California Coast

NOAA seeks public comment on Chumash Heritage sanctuary draft proposal, which if designated would be nation's 16th national marine sanctuary.

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New Federal Grant Opportunities

Many more opportunities are at grants.gov.

Infrastructure opportunities and info at build.gov.

Inflation Reduction Act opportunities and info at cleanenergy.gov.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Open and Upcoming Funding Opportunities

Inflation Reduction Act: Open Funding Opportunities

Specialty Crop Multi-State Program

For collaborative multi-state projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. or U.S. territory-grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets.

Due: December 22, 2023

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Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Phase 2

For meat and poultry processors: For new facilities and for the renovation and expansion of existing facilities.

Due: November 22, 2023

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NOAA Marine Debris Removal

To support impactful, large marine debris removal projects that will improve the resilience of the coastal and marine environment.

Due: February 23, 2024

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NOAA Marine Debris Interception Technologies

To support the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of proven marine debris interception technologies to benefit marine and coastal NOAA trust resources, coastal communities, and/or local economies.

Due: March 15, 2024

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Weather Program Office Research Programs

To support new weather, water, and earth system observing and forecasting applications.

Due: November 16, 2023

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Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Recycling, Transport, and Design

For research, development, and demonstration of second-life applications for electric drive vehicle batteries that have been used to power electric drive vehicles, and technologies and processes for final recycling and disposal of the electric drive vehicle batteries.

Due: November 15, 2023

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Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program: Future Growth Grants

To support common carrier Carbon Dioxide transportation infrastructure projects, including pipelines, rail, ships and barges, and ground shipping, that connect anthropogenic point sources of CO2 with endpoints for storage and utilization.

Due: October 19, 2023

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Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations

To leverage prior NSF support for building research capacity towards activities that launch international research network of networks and recruit and foster a diverse and internationally competent US-based workforce trained in conducting and leading multi-team international collaboration.

Due: December 11, 2023

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Decision, Risk and Management Sciences - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants

To support scientific research directed at increasing understanding and effectiveness of decision making by individuals, groups, organizations and society.

Due: January 18, 2024

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Grant opportunities with upcoming deadlines

Powering Affordable Clean Energy

For renewable energy projects that use wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, or biomass, as well as for renewable energy storage projects.

Due: September 29, 2023

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Energy Future Grants Creating a Community-Led Energy Future

To support local, state, and tribal government-led partnership efforts that will advance clean energy program innovation.

Due: September 30, 2023

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Recompete Pilot Program - Phase 1

To alleviate persistent economic distress and support long-term comprehensive economic development and job creation, in places with a high prime-age (25 to 54 years) employment gap.

Due: October 5, 2023

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