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The American Climate Corps is a workforce development program to train Americans in conserving lands and waters, advancing environmental justice, deploying clean energy, implementing energy efficient technologies, and tackling climate change.
Skills training in the high-demand jobs of today.
Anyone who is interested is eligible!
The program is still being developed, so sign up at https://www.whitehouse.gov/climatecorps/ to stay up-to-date.
A financial tool for commercial property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation projects.
Low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation projects.
Commercial property owners in participating Pennsylvania counties are eligible.
Register with the IRS to notify them you will be claiming the direct pay credits.
Funding to create building, training, and assessment centers for energy efficiency workers.
$10 million in competitive grants are available to establish centers to educate and train students and professionals to deploy modern building technologies to small businesses and schools.
BTACs will fund institutions of higher education, like community colleges and universities.
The 2023 awardees have already been announced, but stay tuned for more information about the next potential round of funding.
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) uses funds to invest in the Region’s economic and community development through grants.
Funds vary per year depending on availability. In Fiscal Year 2021, Congress appropriated $180 million for the ARC.
ARC awards program grants to state and local agencies and governmental entities, local governing boards, and nonprofit organizations.
All ARC grant applicants must have an active system in SAM, or the System of Award Management
Competitive, 3-year grants to states, municipalities, and community-based nonprofit organizations available for financial and technical assistance to address clean air and climate pollution in disadvantaged communities.
A community-based nonprofit organization, local government, or an institution of higher education.
Call (202) 792-5350 or 1-800-757-1405, or email region3tctac@gmail.com. For more information, visit NWF’s website here.
Funding for states to develop and implement a state program that provides training and education to energy efficiency contractors.
This program makes $200 million available to state energy offices to train, test, and certify residential energy efficiency and electrification contractors.
Funding is available for contractors.
To access formula funds, states will determine their residential energy efficiency and electrification workforce needs and then submit an application that meets the needs of these workers and their communities.
Funding to plant and maintain trees and create green spaces in urban communities and neighborhoods in greatest need.
Projects to plant and maintain trees, expand tree canopy, increase access to nature, and mitigate extreme heat, while developing a new workforce.
Community-based organizations, state and local agencies, public colleges and universities, and nonprofits may apply.
More information will be released about accessing the funds. Eligible and interested parties should contact the Grid Deployment Office.
The American Climate Corps is a workforce development program to train Americans in conserving lands and waters, advancing environmental justice, deploying clean energy, implementing energy efficient technologies, and tackling climate change.
Skills training in the high-demand jobs of today.
Anyone who is interested is eligible!
The program is still being developed, so sign up at https://www.whitehouse.gov/climatecorps/ to stay up-to-date.
A financial tool for commercial property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation projects.
Low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation projects.
Commercial property owners in participating Pennsylvania counties are eligible.
Register with the IRS to notify them you will be claiming the direct pay credits.
Funding to create building, training, and assessment centers for energy efficiency workers.
$10 million in competitive grants are available to establish centers to educate and train students and professionals to deploy modern building technologies to small businesses and schools.
BTACs will fund institutions of higher education, like community colleges and universities.
The 2023 awardees have already been announced, but stay tuned for more information about the next potential round of funding.
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) uses funds to invest in the Region’s economic and community development through grants.
Funds vary per year depending on availability. In Fiscal Year 2021, Congress appropriated $180 million for the ARC.
ARC awards program grants to state and local agencies and governmental entities, local governing boards, and nonprofit organizations.
All ARC grant applicants must have an active system in SAM, or the System of Award Management
Competitive, 3-year grants to states, municipalities, and community-based nonprofit organizations available for financial and technical assistance to address clean air and climate pollution in disadvantaged communities.
A community-based nonprofit organization, local government, or an institution of higher education.
Call (202) 792-5350 or 1-800-757-1405, or email region3tctac@gmail.com. For more information, visit NWF’s website here.
Funding for states to develop and implement a state program that provides training and education to energy efficiency contractors.
This program makes $200 million available to state energy offices to train, test, and certify residential energy efficiency and electrification contractors.
Funding is available for contractors.
To access formula funds, states will determine their residential energy efficiency and electrification workforce needs and then submit an application that meets the needs of these workers and their communities.
Funding to plant and maintain trees and create green spaces in urban communities and neighborhoods in greatest need.
Projects to plant and maintain trees, expand tree canopy, increase access to nature, and mitigate extreme heat, while developing a new workforce.
Community-based organizations, state and local agencies, public colleges and universities, and nonprofits may apply.
More information will be released about accessing the funds. Eligible and interested parties should contact the Grid Deployment Office.
Clean Energy Funding is a comprehensive resource guide that provides clear access to federal climate funds for homeowners, renters, municipalities, and more in Pennsylvania.
Stay updated as new funds become available, get tips on accessing the funds.
