Description
The Department of Commerce is initiating this Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit proposals from those qualified and interested in grant funding for projects that demonstrate high-wage, clean job creation in Washington, provide risk reduction for investments in public and private infrastructure, or provide investments in workforce development to attract and train the workforce required to grow the clean energy economy. The grant program has approximately $19 million available, with a minimum award amount of $500,000 and a maximum award amount of $3 million. The project duration is tentatively scheduled to begin on the date of execution (February 2025) and to end at the completion of the proposed timeline/project scope.
• Eligible activities include planning and predevelopment, design and engineering, and construction of clean technology projects.
• Applicants must be one of the following entities: Local Governments, Federally Recognized Tribal Governments & Tribes Contracted Service Providers, Public & Private Utilities, Ports, Associated Development Organizations, For-Profit Entities, Academic and Research Institutions, Non-Profit Organizations, or State Agencies.
• The application process will be a rolling basis, with the initial review beginning on January 20, 2025, and ending when all funds have been expended.