Description
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is offering up to $15 million in grant funding to support the creation, expansion, or enhancement of clean‑energy apprenticeship and pre‑apprenticeship training programs across New York State. Eligible applicants must be bona‑fide labor organizations or affiliated apprenticeship/pre‑apprenticeship programs that are registered with the NYS Department of Labor, and all training activities must occur within the state. Funding ranges from $150,000 to $750,000 per project (up to $900,000 if a K‑12 outreach component is included), with a strong emphasis on serving disadvantaged communities and priority populations (minimum 50 % participation). Projects may cover curriculum development, hands‑on technical training, equipment purchases, train‑the‑trainer, mentorship, and optional K‑12 career‑awareness outreach. Awards are expected to be for approximately two years, with quarterly progress reporting and a final outcomes report required.
• Eligible entities: labor unions, labor‑management committees, registered apprenticeship or direct‑entry pre‑apprenticeship programs affiliated with a labor organization.
• Funding: $150k‑$750k per project (up to $900k with K‑12 component); cost‑share not required but encouraged.
• Scope: Training in building decarbonization, renewable‑energy systems, or EV‑charging installation/repair; includes curriculum, equipment, mentorship, and optional K‑12 outreach.
• Equity requirement: ≥ 50 % of participants (or schools) must be from Disadvantaged Communities or Priority Populations; projects exclusively serving these groups receive higher consideration.
• Reporting: Quarterly progress reports, final report, and annual metrics; contract term roughly 2 years.