DOE Opens $32M for State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants
Eligible applicants: states, the District of Columbia, and insular areas. Applications are due September 30, 2023.
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (this program is currently accepting applications)
Opportunity: State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program
Overview and Eligible Uses: The State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants (CTG) program will provide States the ability to develop and implement a state workforce energy program that prepares workers to deliver energy efficiency, electrification, and clean energy improvements, including those covered under the Home Energy Performance-Based, Whole House Rebate Program (HOMES) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (HEAR). The goals of the program are to:
Reduce the cost of training contractor employees
Provide testing and certifications of contractors trained and educated
Partner with nonprofit organizations to develop and implement a State sponsored workforce program
Amount: $150 million in formula funding is available (specific amounts by state can be found here)
Award Type: Grants via formula funding
Eligible Applicants: Funding is only available to States, the District of Columbia, and a United States Insular Area (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands)
Key Dates: Initial Application deadline is September 30, 2023
Key Links:
Administrative and Legal Requirements Document (ALDR)
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.
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