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New York’s offshore wind (OSW) workforce will grow significantly by 2040, with much of this growth concentrated in the manufacturing/production, construction/extraction, and induced industries. Under this Program Opportunity Notice (PON), the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks proposals for training initiatives focused on addressing projected OSW workforce gaps and preparing workers for high-growth jobs. Training audiences may consist of existing and/or new workers.

The Workforce Development Capital Grant Program will support the capital needs of workforce training providers that seek to enhance or expand their offerings. The Program is open to training programs offering industry-recognized credentials and certificates in high-demand fields by helping trainers make capital investments crucial to industry-driven workforce training. Applicants can apply for funding to be used for modernization of existing training centers, building new facilities, or to purchase machinery, and/or equipment for workforce training.

The Pay for Performance Grant Program will support the operational resource needs of workforce training programs offering specialized job training in high-demand industries. This program will provide flexible funds through two distinct tracks: 1.) Operating Grants and 2.) Capacity-Building Awards.

The Offshore Wind (OSW) NYC Waterfront Pathways Program will help counter documented disparities in public procurement by increasing opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWDBEs) interested in the waterfront and offshore wind industries. The program will provide all necessary training to take part as stakeholders in the next generation of renewable energy and support disadvantaged communities with renewable energy jobs for the future.

NYSERDA helps prepare the next generation of clean energy workers by funding internships for students and recent graduates at New York State’s clean energy companies through the New York State Clean Energy Internship Program.

The Clean Energy Internship Program funds individuals interested in energy efficiency, renewable electric power generation, grid modernization and energy storage, alternative transportation and renewable fuels.

Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology funds educational institutions to provide hands-on training in fields that deal with building electrification/heat pump technologies, energy storage, lighting, building automation and large-scale, land-based renewable energy generation.

Climate Justice Fellowship Program funds environmental and climate justice businesses to advance an equitable clean energy transition for all communities, especially those disproportionately burdened by environmental health hazards.

On-the-Job Training Programs funds businesses that deal with HVAC and renewable heating and cooling as well as high efficiency water heating, insulation and/or air sealing. 

Workforce Development Institute (WDI) is an interactive program that provides consulting and mentoring services with regional directors working directly with a business, union, or other entity to understand the issue at hand, and then help develop a response.

REAP provides grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements.

DOE’s EERE offers competitive grants through its State Energy Program. Designed to meet DOE’s nationally focused energy initiatives, the funding provides states and territories with opportunities to develop public and private partnerships to deploy energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and programs with high potential for regional and local economic impact.

The Small Business Administration’s SBIR program encourages U.S. small businesses to engage in federal research and development (R&D) that has potential for commercialization. Its mission is to support scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of federal research funds in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy.

The Small Business Administration’s STTR program funds collaborative efforts between small businesses and research institutions with the goal of transferring technologies and products from the laboratory to the marketplace.

Renewable Energy Research and Development (R&D) was established as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, this program helps stimulate the financing of ground-breaking energy efficiency, renewable energy, and advanced transmission and distribution projects.

WETO encourages the growth of these technologies is by offering competitive Funding Opportunity Announcements for their development and demonstration. WETO supports high-impact projects that can significantly advance its mission to help industry develop more efficient wind-energy technologies that help America lower the cost of wind-energy.

ARPA-E funds short-term, technology-focused, applied renewable energy research and development (R&D) organizations aimed at creating real-world solutions to important problems in energy creation, distribution, and use.

The Office of Indian Energy provides financial assistance, including grants and technical assistance, to federally recognized tribal governments and Alaska Native corporations to develop and deploy renewable energy projects on tribal lands.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT), in collaboration with the Offices of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), today announced 111 entities to receive support in advancing their clean energy technologies, valued at $9.8M. The in-kind commercialization support will be provided by 33 supporting organizations in the form of DOE-funded vouchers.

NYSERDA, partnered with BronxWorks, is now accepting applications for the Climate Justice Fellowship Plus Program. The program will provide wage subsidies for eligible nonprofit organizations to hire individuals for two-year climate justice fellowships. It is expected that fellows will assist with community engagement activities (e.g., plan, policy, or project), support clean energy project development and implementation, facilitate, or build upon partnerships, or engage in other projects related to advancing climate justice and clean energy priorities in the Bronx and Queens.

The Good Jobs Challenge supports regional workforce training systems to establish sectoral partnerships that train and place workers in good jobs. Good jobs are those that align with the Departments of Labor and Commerce Good Jobs Principles, including in 'Key Technology Areas' such as energy technology and materials science. The Good Jobs Challenge highlights workforce development as key to accelerating local economic growth and rebuilding regional economies so they are more resilient to future challenges, while providing good job opportunities for American workers to achieve economic mobility and security.

Through this funding opportunity, and in working with labor organizations and registered pre-apprenticeship programs across the State, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks to grow a diverse, equitable, and inclusive pipeline of skilled talent for the clean energy labor market. This solicitation will provide funding for projects that address projected workforce needs and prepare pre-apprentices, apprentices, and journey workers for employment in the following clean energy technology areas: Building decarbonization and energy efficiency technologies and practices to support decarbonization; renewable energy generation, interconnection, transmission, distribution, and storage; and electric vehicle charging station installation and repair. 

The Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) anticipates awarding up to $16 million to foster enhanced safety protocols, improved technologies, and new insights into risk management. Funding will be awarded towards research within the areas of safe installation, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of offshore wind energy systems, reduction of human exposure to hazards during installation, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of offshore wind energy systems, and training strategies and tools for workforce development within the wind sector.