Request for Information (RFI) DE-FOA-0003251: Clean Energy Careers For All Program
ID: 351111Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$0 - $1

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351111

Additional Information

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Nov 22, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jan 26, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Golden Field Office of the Department of Energy (DOE-GFO) has posted a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Clean Energy Careers For All Program". The purpose of this RFI is to gather public feedback on educational and professional development programming that inspires individuals to pursue and succeed in STEM-related careers in clean energy. The Biden Administration is committed to ensuring that disadvantaged communities have access to federal resources, with 40% of the overall benefits of certain federal investments flowing to these communities as part of the Justice40 Initiative. The clean energy transition aims to advance equity for historically underserved and marginalized individuals, including people of color and people with disabilities. The RFI seeks input on programs created and delivered by diverse science and engineering non-profits that can help expand the clean energy economy and include underrepresented groups in the industry. Responses to the RFI must be submitted electronically by January 26, 2024. This is a request for information and not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). For more information and to submit a response, visit the EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange website.

Point(s) of Contact
michael.buck@ee.doe.gov
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