Clean Transportation Program

GFO-25-608: EV Hub, Outreach, Messaging, and Equipment (EV HOME)

Funds electric-vehicle outreach and education activities in California communities to strengthen real-world implementation.

GFO-25-608, titled Electric Vehicle Hub, Outreach, Messaging, and Equipment (EV HOME), is a grant solicitation issued by the California Energy Commission under its Clean Transportation Program. The program was established by AB 118 in 2007 and extended through July 1, 2035 by AB 126; it is funded by vehicle and vessel registration fees, vehicle identification plate fees, and smog abatement fees — not general fund appropriations. GFO-25-608 specifically targets EV outreach and public messaging campaigns, community hub operations that support EV adoption, and the deployment of EV charging or related equipment across California. It is administered by CEC's Fuels and Transportation Division.

Applications are due August 18, 2026 and must be submitted through the CEC's Grant Solicitation System (GSS) at gss.energy.ca.gov. Eligible applicants include for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations; individuals and standalone research organizations are not eligible. Award amounts and specific funding caps are detailed in the GFO-25-608 PDF application guidelines. The Clean Transportation Program funds a wide range of zero-emission vehicle and fueling infrastructure projects, and EV HOME sits within its public outreach and deployment objectives.

Organizations best positioned to compete are those with demonstrated experience running EV education campaigns, operating community charging hubs, or deploying EV equipment in underserved California communities. A competitive application will show measurable outreach reach, community partnerships, and a clear plan to reduce barriers to EV adoption. Applicants unfamiliar with CEC solicitations should review prior GFO awards under the Clean Transportation Program to calibrate scope and budget expectations before the August 2026 deadline.