Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022: State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Competitive Grant Program
ID: 353337Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$250K - $5M

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353337

Additional Information

https://infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is offering the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Competitive Grant Program under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, aimed at training and certifying residential energy contractors. This initiative seeks to reduce training costs, enhance job quality, and foster economic development by focusing on two primary areas: training small contractor firms and implementing innovative workforce development programs that promote equity and inclusion, particularly for underrepresented communities. With approximately $40 million available for state energy offices, funding amounts range from $250,000 to $5 million per award, and applications must be submitted through the Infrastructure eXCHANGE portal by July 12, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the TREC FOA Inbox at TRECgrants@hq.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    TRECgrants@hq.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    IRA 50123 TREC DE-FOA-0003316.pdf
    IRA.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is launching the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Competitive Grant Program under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 to train and certify residential energy contractors, known as TREC. Approximately $40 million is available for states to build a skilled workforce capable of implementing energy efficiency upgrades and electrification technologies as part of federal initiatives like the Home Efficiency Rebates Program. Eligible applicants include state energy offices, with funding ranging from $250,000 to $5 million per award, intended for projects lasting up to 48 months. Applications must focus on two key areas: training for small contractor firms and innovative workforce development programs that address skills shortages and enhance training access for underrepresented communities. A community benefits plan is required to ensure support for job quality, equity, and inclusion. The application process includes submitting a letter of intent and a full proposal through the Infrastructure eXCHANGE portal. This initiative aims to reduce training costs, improve job quality, and foster economic development while promoting engagement with local communities and nonprofits, particularly in underserved areas.
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