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California state funding opportunity

FY 2022-2023 F-GAS REDUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (FRIP): THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR SOLICITATION

Air Resources Board

Portal ID43571
StatusClosed

0 days — this opportunity has closed Mon, August 7, 2023

PostedJul 29, 2023 ClosesAug 7, 2023

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$4M Est. available funding

Between $2,000,000 and $4,000,000 Award amount

Exactly 1 Number of awards

Not Required Matching funds

Program summary

Synopsis

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a third-party administrator (3PA) Grantee to implement a $40,000,000 commercial and industrial refrigeration-focused program. This is a competitive solicitation to select a 3PA Grantee.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is pleased to announce the opening of a competitive grant solicitation for a third-party administrator (3PA) Grantee to implement the F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP). FRIP’s goal is to promote the adoption of climate-friendly refrigerant technologies and reduce emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are potent greenhouse gases. The 3PA Grantee will primarily support the implementation of FRIP and conduct outreach and provide technical expertise to potential applicants and applicants selected to receive incentive funding for the adoption of climate-friendly refrigeration technologies, i.e., FRIP Technical Grantees. In accordance with guidelines set forth by CARB, the 3PA Grantee will distribute funds to FRIP Technical Grantees for the adoption of climate-friendly refrigerant technologies, particularly ultra-low GWP technologies, defined as having a GWP less than ten.

Timeline

Key dates

July 29, 2023
Opportunity posted to California Grants Portal
August 7, 2023
Applications close
Fall 2023
Expected award date

Who may apply

Eligibility

Eligible applicant types as published by the awarding agency:

Nonprofit
Public Agency

Additional info on eligibility: This competitive solicitation is only open to California-based public entities (e.g., public agencies, municipalities, counties, special districts), or California-based nonprofit organizations with knowledge of and experience with the adoption of climate-friendly refrigeration technologies.
Geography: California-based public entities (e.g., public agencies, municipalities, counties, special districts), or California-based nonprofit organizations

Awarding agency

Additional information

Agency name: Air Resources Board
Full announcement: View the full announcement ↗
Grantor contact: Aanchal Kohli
1-916-282-6241
Aanchal.Kohli@arb.ca.gov

Funding

Funding source

Source: State
Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
Notes: The funding will be distributed through FRIP, which was established by SB 1013 to facilitate the adoption of climate-friendly technologies.

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At a glance

As published

Portal ID: 43571
Category: Energy, Food & Nutrition, Science, Technology, and Research & Development
Application deadline: Aug 7, 2023

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GTC 360° Advisors is a national consulting firm that helps organizations identify, pursue, and win government grants and contracts, and grow through commercial business development. Services span grant strategy and writing, federal and state contract capture, proposal management, post-award compliance, competitive intelligence, public affairs, and executive coaching.
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Do you only help large organizations, or work with smaller/first-time applicants too?
We work with organizations of all sizes, including first-time federal or state grant applicants. Part of our value is helping newer applicants navigate registration requirements (like SAM.gov and UEI), eligibility rules, and agency expectations that can otherwise be confusing.

Source: California Grants Portal (data.ca.gov)

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GTC 360° Advisors supports municipalities, state agencies, nonprofits, school districts, tribal governments, higher education institutions, and private companies pursuing grant funding. Clients have included the City of Los Angeles, Texas A&M University, the Montana State University System, Virginia Commonwealth University, and nonprofit partners such as the Walton Family Foundation and Blue Meridian Partners.
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GTC 360° Advisors has secured funding from agencies including the Departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Commerce (EDA and NIST), Education, and State, as well as FEMA, EPA, NSF, NIH, HRSA, SAMHSA, and the CDC. The firm has won over $860 million and counting in federal and state contracts and grants for its clients.
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Can nonprofits and higher education institutions work with GTC 360° Advisors on grants?
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Pricing is customized to the scope, timeline, and budget of each engagement, with both hourly and fixed-fee options available depending on the deliverable. GTC 360° Advisors prices transparently, with no hidden fees for administrative or incidental work, and structures fees so clients gain a full team of senior professionals for less than the cost of a single in-house hire.
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How do I contact GTC 360° Advisors to discuss a project?
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Synopsis

Key dates

Eligibility

Additional information

Funding source

Government Grants Consulting

What is government grant consulting, and how does GTC 360° Advisors help?

What types of organizations can GTC 360° Advisors help win grants?

What federal agencies has GTC 360° Advisors secured funding from?

Does GTC 360° Advisors handle state and local grants, or only federal?

What is GrantSignal AI, and how does it help find grant opportunities?

Does GTC 360° Advisors provide grant compliance and post-award management?

What is GTC 360° Advisors’ track record on grant applications?

Can nonprofits and higher education institutions work with GTC 360° Advisors on grants?

Working With GTC 360° Advisors

How much does it cost to work with GTC 360° Advisors?

What is the process for getting started with GTC 360° Advisors?

How long does it take to see results from a grant or contract engagement?

Does GTC 360° Advisors work with organizations outside the United States?

Can I join the GTC 360° Advisors Network as a consultant or subject matter expert?

How do I contact GTC 360° Advisors to discuss a project?

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