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California Energy Commission·California

GFO-25-605 – Reliable Electric Charging for Eligible School-bus Sites (RECESS)

Closes 8/31/2026$100k – $5MGrants Notice
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The California Energy Commission’s RECESS program provides grant funding to install reliable electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure for school‑bus fleets across California. Eligible applicants (public LEAs or third‑party transportation providers) may receive up to $22 million in total funding, with per‑port awards of $20 k for Level‑2 chargers and $37.5 k for DC fast chargers. Projects must be completed within 36 months of agreement execution and include a 12‑month data‑collection phase. The solicitation requires detailed project narratives, CEQA compliance plans, utility coordination strategies, and letters of commitment, and evaluates proposals on implementation readiness, team experience, and innovation.

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Contact

Carissa Peri(Commission Agreement Officer)

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
4/6/2026
Questions due
4/27/2026
Pre-bid meeting
4/16/2026
Closes
8/31/2026
Projected award
10/26/2026
Duration
36 months

Last updated

Details

Type
Grants Notice
Industry
Renewable Energy
NAICS
238210
Solicitation №
GFO-25-605

Budget estimate

$100,000 – $5,000,000

The program caps total funding at roughly $22 million, with per‑port awards of $20 k (Level 2) or $37.5 k (DCFC). A typical implementation for a mid‑size school district (e.g., 10 L2 ports and 2 DCFC ports) would request about $300 k‑$400 k in grant funds. Larger regional contracts could approach $1‑5 million. Therefore, a contractor could expect to earn anywhere from a low‑six‑figure amount for a single‑district job up to several million dollars for multi‑district or third‑party provider projects, depending on the number of chargers installed and ancillary services (engineering, permitting, O&M contracts).

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