The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is accepting applications for its Zero Emission Vehicle Workforce Development Grants.
Donor Name: Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State: Colorado
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
As EV adoption grows and the build-out of charging infrastructure increases, the demand for an in-state EV workforce and associated training programs will increase as well. Having a coordinated workforce development plan is key to ensuring Coloradans are prepared for new, in-demand jobs and are empowered to participate in the continued economic growth of the state. For several years, concerns from stakeholders and fleet managers about the potential lack of trained ZEV mechanics and EVSE technicians informed Colorado’s engagement in workforce development for the ZEV market.
The purpose of this grant is to develop the skills and talent necessary to meet the changing demands of the transportation electrification sector. This grant addresses multiple challenges that Colorado and the wider mobility and electrification industry are facing-talent shortages, gap in new skillsets, and the growing need for training to keep pace with technological advances.
Goals
- To increase training for clean transportation jobs and workers, specifically for disproportionately impacted communities.
- To ensure an adequate workforce to deploy and maintain ZEVs and ZEV infrastructure, including transit ZEV workforce development.
- To ensure an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workforce transition and provide benefits to disproportionately impacted communities.
- To accrue both the environmental and socioeconomic benefits of a robust ZEV market to Colorado.
- To expand access to training and education for younger and underrepresented workers and those in rural areas.
Project Types
All projects must be located in Colorado and benefit Coloradans. Examples of eligible projects include:
- Developing a new ZEV curriculum and/or integrating new ZEV curriculum into existing curriculum
- Delivery of ZEV-related training to current and future technicians and mechanics at independent service providers, public or private fleets, and/or automotive dealerships
- The purchase of ZEV-specific equipment and materials necessary to provide training and/or ongoing service and repair of ZEVs
- Development and delivery of training and resources for first and second responders focused on traffic incident management (TIM) for ZEVs
- Financial support for existing ZEV training, certification, and/or degree programs provided by qualified training institutions
- Other innovative approaches to meeting the present and future demand for ZEV-related training and workforce development
Funding Information
Eligible projects must request a minimum of $20,000 and a maximum of $100,000, excluding match.
Eligibility Criteria
Any public, private, or nonprofit organization located in Colorado, or those outside of Colorado that have demonstrated significant experience and expertise in ZEV workforce training, are eligible to apply for this grant. All projects must be located in Colorado and benefit Coloradans.
For more information, visit CDOT.
