Project Grant P425T220561

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded an $8.1 million Project Grant under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) to Belmont College. The grant will support construction of a new Construction Trades Building in St. Clairsville, Ohio to house the College's HVAC and Building Preservation and Repair programs. The facility is expected to be completed by July 2025 and will help diversify the regional economy and...

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University a $47,374,730 project grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) to implement Steps4Growth from September 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026. Steps4Growth will deliver clean energy training programs and job placement services across 16 economically distressed counties in North Carolina through a network of sub-awardees including community...

This $7,585,014 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086), will support the electrification of Penn Wood High School's Cypress Campus through high-efficiency HVAC and lighting upgrades. The project aims to improve the school's energy efficiency and sustainability, with an expected completion date of May 31, 2025. The award was granted to the William Penn School District, a U.S. local government...

The Electrical Training Center Inc., doing business as Electrical And Hvac / R Training Center, received a $264,472 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Education Stabilization Fund program (CFDA 84.425). The February 5, 2021 award provides one year of funding through February 4, 2022 to deliver vocational training services to students in Copiague, New York. The Education Stabilization Fund program aims to prevent, prepare for,...

This $349,995 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the development of educational pathways to provide students with the technical skills and hands-on experiences required for successful employment in the data center industry. The goal is to create a curriculum that allows students to learn from multiple technical disciplines, including HVAC systems, electricity, backup generators, automatic controls, security, fire...

The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086), awarded a $14,790,300 Cooperative Agreement to the Canton City School District in Ohio. The 2-year award will support two key phases: Conducting ASHRAE Level 2 energy audits of all school facilities in the district's portfolio and developing a comprehensive strategic plan to prioritize and implement energy improvements. This phase will provide a clear pathway to access private funding and tax...

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $685,000 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to Southern Appalachian Labor School Inc. on January 26, 2023. The funding will support the Coalfields Workforce Construction Training Program, which will provide workforce training to address economic challenges in a region impacted by downturns in the coal industry and the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the program will offer certification courses for...

The Economic Development Administration awarded Shorter College, Inc. a $1.875 million project grant under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) on May 2, 2023. The grant funds will support Shorter College's renovation of the Rock Island Argenta Depot in North Little Rock, Arkansas to establish an Entrepreneurial Technology Center. The Center will provide workforce development training and certifications to students throughout the region,...

The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $15,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to Charter Schools Development Corp (CSDC) under the DOE's Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) program. The funding will support CSDC, a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), in conducting ASHRAE Level 2 energy audits on all schools/school facilities in their portfolio and developing a comprehensive strategic plan to implement energy improvements. By the end of the 15-month...

The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $4,960,910 Formula Grant under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bureau of Fiscal Management Division. The grant will support existing training programs to improve the knowledge and ability of new and existing HVAC mechanics in Pennsylvania to install heat pumps. DEP plans to issue an RFP and contract out the administration of the program, working with partners such as...