The Maine Governor’s Energy Office (Department/GEO) is seeking applications for programs that advance workforce development and training in the residential energy efficiency.
Donor Name: Maine Governor’s Energy Office
State: Maine
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/17/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) is an initiative within the Governor’s Energy Office focused on preparing more Maine people for jobs in the growing clean energy and energy efficiency fields, providing avenues for business support, and advancing innovation in the clean energy sector. This RFA seeks to advance Maine’s clean energy and energy efficiency goals and programs by strengthening the residential energy efficiency contractor workforce, including potential/new workers, incumbent/existing workers, and contractor firms.
Workforce development and training are essential to support the growth of the residential energy efficiency sector in Maine. Qualified entities are encouraged to submit applications to provide training for potential/new workers, incumbent/existing workers, and/or contractor firms. Services can include, but are not limited to, short-term workforce training, pre-apprenticeships, paid internships/on the job training, registered apprenticeships, scholarships for certification programs, stipends, technical assistance related to the delivery of energy efficiency rebates and incentives, or business development assistance.
Funding Information
The total estimated grant funds available is $1,220,000 with an anticipated award size range of $100,000 – $450,000.
Grant Period
Projects will have a total period of performance of 24 months, including an initial one-year period of performance and a renewal period.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be considered for Grant funding under this application process, Applicants must:
- Be organized, chartered, or incorporated (or otherwise formed) under the laws of a particular state or territory of the United States.
- Be capable of providing the proposed services sought by this RFA at a location within the State of Maine.
For more information, visit Maine Governor’s Energy Office.
