Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001329
The Solar Training and Education for Professionals (STEP) grant opportunity aims to enhance solar training and education in various ways. Key activities include fostering collaboration between the Solar Training Network, military bases, and the solar industry to ensure instructors are connected with employers and training materials are current. The program will also create new credentials in solar operations, maintenance, and mid-scale installations. Additionally, it will extend training to professionals in related fields, such as real estate and finance, and support the growth of the GEARED initiative.
Important to note, all application deadlines have been extended, and submissions must be made through the EERE Exchange website. Applicants need to register and create an account on the site to apply. Further details, including a User Guide and contact information for questions, can be found in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement on the EERE Exchange website.Apply for DE FOA 0001329
- The Golden Field Office in the education energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SOLAR TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONALS (STEP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2015 and posted on May 14, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- For Topic 3, eligibility to apply is restricted to current awardees of the Grid Engineering for Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment (GEARED) FOA Topic 1.
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