DOE Launches $10M Grant Program for Solar Workforce Development Program
This grant program, authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is available to a wide array of applicants (for-profit and nonprofit institutions, universities).
Announcement Type: Funding Opportunity Announcement (the program, authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, is now open for applications)
Opportunity: Advancing Equity through Workforce Partnerships (DOE)
Overview and Eligible Uses: This program supports the development of workforce programs and partnerships that will deploy solar energy technologies, while supporting an inclusive workforce with opportunities for career advancement, including through union membership.
Amount: 8-16 awards ranging between $250K and $1.5M, up to a total of $10M. Cost sharing / local match is not required but highly encouraged.
Award Type: Competitive grant
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education, for-profit entities, non-profit entities, state and local governments, Tribal Nations
Key Dates:
Letter of Intent Deadline: September 13, 2022
Concept Paper Deadline: September 20, 2022
Full Application Deadline: December 6, 2022
Key Links:
Funding Opportunity Announcement (EERE)
Grant Opportunity (Grants.gov)
For a full list of currently available grant programs under the Infrastructure Law and other helpful tools, take a look at our Helpful Resources page.
This tracker will continue to send updates when new funding opportunities are announced.