Pick a topic, get updates! (opens in new window) Find a Program Find A Contractor About Language Print this page Back to All Programs Clean Energy Career Pathways Training NYSERDA is seeking proposals for Clean Energy Ca...
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Who can apply — at a glance
Eligible applicants:
see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
Where:
New York.
Award:
$250k–$1.5M.
Matching funds:
required.
Deadline type: Rolling.
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Pick a topic, get updates! (opens in new window) Find a Program Find A Contractor About Language Print this page Back to All Programs Clean Energy Career Pathways Training NYSERDA is seeking proposals for Clean Energy Career Pathways projects. These projects must include clean energy technical training as well as career preparation, wraparound services, and job placement support to prepare new workers for entry-level clean energy careers. Projects funded under this solicitation are intended to build or expand training infrastructure and capacity to build an equitable and inclusive pipeline of skilled talent for New York’s clean energy labor market. All training funded under this solicitation must be industry-driven and meet a demonstrated business need. Overview Through this funding opportunity NYSERDA seeks to create a inclusive pipeline of skilled talent for the clean energy labor market. Projects funded through this solicitation must build or expand New York State’s training infrastructure and capacity to develop and deliver clean energy technical training and job placement assistance to new workers by ensuring they have the skills and qualifications required to meet industry demand. Available Funding NYSERDA will accept applications requesting a minimum of $250,000 and a maximum of $1.5 million per project commensurate with the scale of training proposed. Applicants must contribute a minimum cost share of 25 percent toward the total project budget. The minimum cost share required for projects exclusively serving Disadvantaged Communities and/or Priority Populations is 10 percent. Projects that are led by or include New York State Minority and/or Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) certified by NYS Empire State Development and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) certified by NYS Office of General Services (OGS) are also eligible for a 10 percent cost share provided that these entities perform at least sixty-five percent (65%) of the NYSERDA funded labor hours to perform the Scope of Work. Applicant Eligibility Applicants are encouraged to partner with other entities as helpful to ensure a comprehensive proposal. The project team must demonstrate previous success in preparing trainees for jobs, administering support for job preparedness and placements, and conducting technical training. Additionally, the project team must possess relevant qualifications to deliver energy-related training. The Applicant must meet the following requirements: Be registered to do business in New York State. Have a business address for a formal business location within New York State. Demonstrate satisfactory integrity and capacity to perform the requirements of an Agreement with NYSERDA through completion of the Solicitation Proposal and Vendor Responsibility Questions . Have the legal authority to hire employees and conduct business in New York State. The Applicant/Project Team must meet the following requirements: Must have a New York State training location suitable to delivering the proposed training program. Eligible Technology Areas Funding is available for training that advances skills in the following clean energy technology areas: Energy efficiency and building electrification (EE/BE) ( energy pumps, building controls, building operations and maintenance); Renewable energy; Energy Smart grid; and Electric vehicle charging stations (installation, operation and maintenance). Eligible Training Initiatives All proposed projects must meet the following: Take place in New York State and exclusively serve residents of New York State; Be carried out by an experienced applicant or project team
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Applicants are encouraged to partner with other entities as helpful to ensure a comprehensive proposal. The project team must demonstrate previous success in preparing trainees for jobs, administering support for job preparedness and placements, and conducting technical training. Additionally, the project team must possess relevant qualifications to deliver energy-related training. The Applicant must meet the following requirements: Be registered to do business in New York State. Have a business address for a formal business location within New York State. Demonstrate satisfactory integrity and capacity to perform the requirements of an Agreement with NYSERDA through completion of the Solicitation Proposal and Vendor Responsibility Questions . Have the legal authority to hire e
Geographic eligibility
New York
Match contribution required
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