|
Geothermal Technologies Office
|
|
Funding Notice: New Prize Aims to Strengthen Geothermal Heat Pump Workforce |
|
|
PRIZE AMOUNT: $3 million
PHASE 1 SUBMISSION DATE:
2/14/2025 at 5 p.m. ET
INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR DATE:
12/11/2024 at 2 p.m. ET
|
|
|
|
The goal of the $3 million GHP PATHs Prize is to streamline workforce entry and growth by fostering connections and collaboration. The competition is open to U.S.-based individuals, teams, and organizations.
Approach
The GHP PATHS Prize will create or enhance regional train-to-hire partnerships targeting four key challenges to scaling the GHP workforce:
- Complexity of certification process
- Certification cost for installers
- Limited training opportunities
- Need for more coordinated industry collaboration
The Prize has three phases:
-
Connect—Competitors will submit proposals outlining their visions for building a sustainable workforce pipeline in their region. Up to 20 teams will receive $40,000 each and proceed to Phase 2.
-
Engage—Competitors will formalize partnerships with stakeholders and develop a comprehensive workforce development program. Up to eight teams will receive $150,000 each to refine their plans and move on to Phase 3.
-
Execute—Competitors will implement their workforce development programs and show impact by reporting on the number of workers hired and trained, as well as the long-term impact on industry. Winning teams will share the remaining prize pool, with each receiving $100,000 to $400,000.
The GHP PATHs prize is part of the American-Made Challenges network and is administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Phase 1 of the prize will close on Feb. 14, 2025. Register for the informational webinar on Dec. 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET.
|
|
|
Learn more about other funding opportunities within DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
|
|
|
|
