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"Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Clean Energy Training (PON 5437)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Clean Energy Training (PON 5437) is sponsored by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Funds technical training and hands-on workforce development programs to prepare New Yorkers for clean energy jobs in fields like efficiency, renewables, and EV infrastructure.
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Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Clean Energy Training (PON 5437) Your browser does not support iFrames Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Clean Energy Training (PON 5437) Due Date: 02/07/2024 (Round 1); 04/03/2024 (Round 2); 06/05/2024 (Round 3); 08/06/2024 (Round 4); 10/08/2024 (Round 5); 12/03/2024 (Round 6); 02/06/2025 (Round 7); 04/03/2025 (Round 8); 06/05/2025 (Round 9); 08/07/2025 (Round 10); 10/02/2025 (Round 11); 12/04/2025 (Round 12); 02/04/2026 (Round 13); 04/07/2026 (Round 14); 06/09/2026 (Round 15); 08/04/2026 (Round 16); 10/06/2026 (Round 17); 12/08/2026 (Round 18) Through this funding opportunity the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks to work with labor organizations and registered pre-apprenticeship programs across the State, to grow a diverse, equitable, and inclusive pipeline of skilled talent for the clean energy labor market.
This solicitation is intended to fund Projects that create and/or expand the capacity of direct entry pre-apprenticeships, registered apprenticeship training programs, and journey worker training programs. All project applicants must be affiliated with bona fide labor organizations. Training initiatives must include clean energy technical training in target areas and hands-on experience for apprentices, and/or journey workers.
With this funding NYSERDA hopes to support a pathway to high-quality, family supporting jobs by ensuring that New Yorkers have the skills and qualifications required to meet the demands of a clean energy economy. NYSERDA will accept applications requesting between $150,000 and $750,000 per project commensurate with the scale of training proposed.
Projects that include K-12 career awareness and outreach promoting clean energy jobs as part of a training initiative can access up to an additional $150,000 in NYSERDA funding. The total amount of funding available for a project that expands training capacity, builds new clean energy training, and includes a K-12 career awareness and outreach element is $900,000. Cost share is encouraged but not required.
Applicants must be registered to do business in New York State, must have a New York State training location and must be in good standing.
Applicants must have a demonstrated history of clean energy technical training and job placement in building decarbonization; building energy efficiency technologies and practices that support decarbonization; renewable energy generation, interconnection, transmission, distribution, and storage; or electric vehicle charging station installation and repair.
If an applicant does not have a demonstrated history in the eligible technology areas, the applicant must demonstrate its expertise in developing and delivering the proposed training and prove that the training will address a current market need for skilled labor. All recruitment, training, and K-12 career awareness and outreach activities must take place in New York State; and all training recipients must be New York State residents.
Attachment A - Application (Comprehensive Training Program) Attachment B - Application (Equipment Only) Executive Order 16 and Explanation (518) 862-1090, Ext. 3141 (518) 862-1090, Ext. 3584 BEFORE YOU BID: NYSERDA requires contractors producing content intended to be published to the World Wide Web to adhere to NYSERDA's Accessibility Policy.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Labor organizations and registered pre-apprenticeship programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $150,000–$750,000 per project (up to $900,000 with K-12 outreach). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Clean Energy Training (PON 5437) is funded by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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