Workforce Development Grant Program

Workforce Development Grant Program Overview

This program is funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Section 13007 (Workforce Development, Training, and Education). The purpose of this program is to build a robust, skilled, and diverse energy workforce across Nevada by ensuring equitable access to training, certification, and career opportunities particularly for residents in under-resourced communities. 

Question & Answers

Eligible Entities

• Institutions of higher education
• Small contractors supporting energy industry 
• Nonprofit entities
• Workforce Boards

Eligible Project/Topic Areas

1) Topic Areas for Institutions of higher education

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship program for existing and new training

• Establishment of new training and certification program(s) in the energy field 

• Expansion of existing programs in energy efficiency resulting in increased student enrollment e.g. additional equipment, desks etc.   

2) Topic Areas for Small Contractors supporting the energy industry

• Creation of programs to up-skill workforce: Training and Certifications: BPI, RESNET, NATE, Excellence, ASHRAE, other certifications may qualify after GOE approval 

3) Topic Areas for Nonprofit entities

• Marketing of available training programs in Nevada supporting the energy sector

• Provide pathways for underrepresented groups, veterans, and workers from under-resourced communities through the provision of wrap around services such as tools, personal protective equipment, food, housing, and childcare.  

4) Topic Area for Workforce Boards

• Establishment of new training and certification of programs in the energy field

• Expansion of existing training programs in the energy efficiency resulting in increased registration e.g. additional equipment, desk, etc.

• Provide pathways for underrepresented groups, veterans, and workers from under-resourced communities through the provision of wraparound services such as tools, personal protective equipment, food, housing, and childcare.

Timeline

Awardee Obligations

• Must sign agreement with GOE
• Must provide monthy progress reports
• Must provide monthly progress updates via phone and email with program manager as needed
• Must provide documentation of project expenditures (i.e. invoices and proof of payment)
• Must submit payment request within 30 days of completing the project/activity