Purpose of Grant: The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is issuing, on behalf of the Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to support the development of workforce programs and partnerships that will facilitate the continued deployment of solar energy technologies, while supporting an inclusive workforce with opportunities for career advancement, including through union membership. As part of the whole-of-government approach to advance equity and encourage worker organizing and collective bargaining, this FOA and any related activities will seek to encourage meaningful engagement and participation of labor unions and underserved communities and underrepresented groups, including consultation with Tribal Nations.
Project Period: 24 – 36 months, expected to begin March – April 2023
Application Due Date: Letter of Intent – Sept 13, 2022; Concept Paper – Sept 20, 2022; Full Application – Dec 6, 2022.
Project Description: Projects selected for this funding program will be demand-driven and worker-centric, leverage existing infrastructure and resources, be sustainable and replicable, and prioritize energy justice issues. Areas of interest include: Apprenticeship readiness (pre-apprenticeship) or apprenticeship partnerships; Community-led training partnerships; and Clean energy sector partnerships.
Eligible Applicants: Includes Institutions of Higher Education.