The Minnesota Department of Commerce Office of Energy Security (OES) requests proposals from eligible applicants for Training for Dislocated and Disadvantaged Energy Professionals (an ARRA Grant Program). Grants will be awarded competitively to successful respondents.
The goal of the program is to train low-income, displaced, unemployed, or underemployed MN residents in skills needed in the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) sectors. It is the goal of this project to train individuals at low or no cost to the participant, for the EERE workforce through recognized, approved training that prepares a participant to obtain an industry related credential.
Up to $1,000,000 is available for this grant program. The anticipated award range is $50,000 to $100,000, with a maximum $150,000 allowed per grant award.
At a minimum, respondents must include an eligible training provider as defined below and an EERE industry partner or employer:
- Either can serve as the lead applicant;
- All identified partners must be listed as co‐applicants; and
- A signed letter of commitment, detailing role in project, is required from all partners.
Eligible training providers include:
- An institution that is operated by this state;
- Public school districts;
- The Board of Regents of the University of MN;
- A licensed or registered private, for profit or not‐for profit training provider; or
- A training provider that is exempt from licensure or registration.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) and required forms are available here through December 6, 2010. Responders may also request a hard copy of the RFP by mail from this office.
If you have questions or need more information about this RFP, contact Ann Zechbauer at energy.contracts@state.mn.us
