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Workforce Training for the Electric Power Sector
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DOE has released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for $100 million for 40 to 55 awards to facilitate the development of a well-trained, highly skilled electric power sector workforce which is vital to implementing a national clean-energy smart grid. This FOA covers two broad topics. Topic A is Developing and Enhancing Workforce Training Programs for the Electric Power Sector. Topic B is Smart Grid Workforce Training. This FOA supports the development and deployment of Training Program(s), as well as the actual training of personnel. However, Federal funds shall NOT be used to support construction of training facilities (e.g. building infrastructure). The anticipated award size is up to $750,000 for projects under Topic A and is up to $5 million for projects under Topic B. The required cost share is 20%, but 10% will be considered for academic institutions, for projects under Topic A. The required cost share is 50% for projects under Topic B. The period of performance will be up to 3 years. Eligible applicants are companies, non-profits, institutions of higher education, and local and state governments.
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