DOE Announces $5M Upskill Prize for Solar Manufacturing
Eligible applicants: for-profit and nonprofit organizations; states, local governments; academic institutions. Applications are due May 21, 2024
Announcement Type: Prize competition
Opportunity: DOE American-Made Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce (Upskill Prize)
Overview and Eligible Uses: The Upskill Prize aims to accelerate the expansion of the U.S. solar manufacturing workforce to support the growth of a reliable domestic PV supply chain.
Prizes will support comprehensive workforce training plans for new and/or incumbent workers in the solar manufacturing industry.
Amount: A total of $5M is available, with individual awards up to $500k
Award Type: Cash prize
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants include private for-profit or nonprofit organizations, non-federal government entities, and academic institutions. Teams must be led by either a U.S.-based PV manufacturer or a U.S.-based training organization.
Key Dates: Prizes will be awarded on a rolling basis in 4-6 month cycles. Round one applications are due May 21, 2024
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