Questions and Answers - GFO-24-501 - Grant Application and Eligibility Q&A

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The Questions and Answers provide official responses from California Energy Commission (CEC) staff regarding the GFO-24-501 solicitation for California’s gas transition. Answers address administrative and general eligibility topics, including application and award timelines, where to find attachments, and deadlines for submitting questions. The Q&A explains rules for schedule duration, budget rate limits and cost-effectiveness assessment, and how match funding and commitment letters may be handled, while clarifying staffing recommendation limitations for competitive grants.

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General/Administrative Questions

Timeline for grant application and award

Application attachments location

Deadline for submitting questions

Proposed project schedule duration

Maximum rates and budget scoring

Determining cost-effectiveness

Allowable match funding and commitments

Social science staffing guidance

Questions and Answers GFO-24-501 Paving the Way for California’s Gas Transition May 14, 2025 The following answers are based on California Energy Commission (CEC) staff’s interpretation of the questions received during the pre-application workshop and those submitted in writing as of 5 p.m. on April 10, 2025. It is the Applicant’s responsibility to review the purpose of the solicitation and to determine if the proposed project is eligible for funding by reviewing the Eligibility Requirements within the solicitation manual. The CEC cannot give advice as to whether a particular project is eligible for funding, because not all proposal details are known. Please note that the application period has been extended from that outlined in the original release. These new dates are shown in the Solicitation Manual addendum, available at the GFO-24-501 website ( HYPERLINK "https://www.energy.ca.gov/solicitations/2025-03/gfo-24-501-paving-way-californias-gas-transition" here). General/Administrative Questions Q1: What is the timeline for the grant application and award? What is the timeline for an awarded project? A1: Please see Section I.E: Key Activities Schedule in the Solicitation Manual for a summary of dates related to application timeline and anticipated grant timeline. The date specified for Deadline to Submit Application has been extended from the original date, as shown in that section. Q2: Where are the application attachments? A2: Application attachments are posted on the GFO-24-501 website: HYPERLINK "https://www.energy.ca.gov/solicitations/2025-03/gfo-24-501-paving-way-californias-gas-transition" https://www.energy.ca.gov/solicitations/2025-03/gfo-24-501-paving-way-californias-gas-transition. Q3: What is the last date I can email questions about this GFO? A3: The last date to submit technical questions about the solicitation was April 10, 2025. Applicants can submit administrative questions to the Commission Agreement Officer at HYPERLINK "mailto:Marissa.Sutton@energy.ca.gov" \h Marissa.Sutton@energy.ca.gov until the application deadline. Q4: Will the CEC allow project teams to propose schedules that are shorter in duration than the period specified Solicitation Manual? A4: Yes, the CEC welcomes considering projects that end earlier than the timeframe outlined in the Solicitation Manual. Q5: Are there maximum rates set by the CEC? A5: There are no maximum rates set by the CEC. Please see IV.F Scoring Criteria 5: Budget and Cost-Effectiveness (p. 46 of the Solicitation Manual) for information on how grant application budgets, including labor rates, are assessed. Please also see the instructions for Budget Forms (pp. 31-33 of the Solicitation Manual) for details on the conditions on proposed rates, as well as the instructions in Attachment 6. Q6: How is cost-effectiveness determined? Does it assess whether a person is paid too much? A6: Please see the answer to the preceding question. The HYPERLINK "https://www.energy.ca.gov/funding-opportunities/funding-resources/ecams-resources" \h ECAMS Resources page provides information on rates in the HYPERLINK "https://www.energy.ca.gov/funding-opportunities/funding-resources/ecams-resources/budget-category-guidance" \h Budget Category Guidance section. For an explanation of the three indirect rate options available to Recipients, please refer to the HYPERLINK "https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/Intro_to_ECAMS_Recipient_Training_ADA.pptx" \h ECAMS Recipient Training slide deck. Additional details can be found in the HYPERLINK "https://www.energy.ca.gov/funding-opportunities/funding-resources/ecams-resources/ecams-frequently-asked-questions" \h Frequently Asked Questions section of the HYPERLINK "https://www.energy.ca.gov/funding-opportunities/funding-resources/ecams-resources" \h ECAMS Resources page. Also, please abide by the relevant PIER Terms and Conditions for Grants available HYPERLINK "https://www.energy.ca.gov/funding-opportunit

FAQs

What timeline applies to the grant application, award, and an awarded project?

Review Section I.E: Key Activities Schedule in the Solicitation Manual for application and anticipated grant dates. The application deadline has been extended, and updated dates are reflected in that section.

Where can applicants find the application attachments for GFO-24-501?

Application attachments are posted on the GFO-24-501 website under the solicitation materials.

How does the CEC determine cost-effectiveness, including how labor rates are assessed?

The CEC assesses budget and cost-effectiveness under IV.F Scoring Criteria 5. Additional details are provided in the Budget Forms instructions and relevant ECAMS resources, including guidance on indirect rate options and ECAMS FAQs.

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