$$$ Federal Stimulus Grants $$$

Provided by James Neusom

Dear Friend,

I wanted to inform you of some grant opportunities that recently became available through the Department of Labor. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that was signed into law earlier this year designates $500 million for projects that prepare workers for careers in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors.

The purpose of these grants, which fund both green job training and research projects, is to teach workers the skills required in these emerging career fields. These efforts will lead program participants to job placement and ultimately promote economic growth.

Below is a list of available grant opportunities that organizations can apply for to acquire funding towards green job training in the 9th Congressional District of California.

Green Capacity Building: This grant supports building for organizations to provide training for entry-level positions leading to career pathways and/or additional training in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. Funds are available for projects that build the capacity of DOL-funded training programs to ensure that targeted groups are prepared to meet the needs of our country's expanding green industries.
Amount Available: $5 million
Deadline: August 5, 2009

Energy Training Partnership: Energy Training Partnership funds are intended to provide training and placement services for workers that prepare them to enter the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, as well as green occupations within other industries.
Amount Available: $100 million
Deadline: September 4, 2009

Pathways Out of Poverty: Pathways Out of Poverty Grant funds are intended to integrate training and supportive services into cohesive programs that will help target populations find pathways out of poverty and into economic self-sufficiency through employment in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.
Amount Available: $150 million
Deadline: September 29, 2009

To learn information about the aforementioned grants and/or apply for these grants, please click here (http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm). For webinars and additional information on how to apply for these grants, please click here (http://www.greenjobtraininggrants.workforce3one.org). Additionally, my office is always available to answers any questions or concerns you may have.

Sincerely,

Congresswoman Barbara Lee
9th Congressional District of Califorina
http://www.lee.house.gov

Oakland District Office:
1301 Clay Street
Suite 1000N
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 763-0370
Fax: (510) 763-6538
Hours of Operation: 9am - 5pm PST

Jim Neusom (jneusom@yahoo.com)
Executive Director/Publisher
InterServe Networks/City Lights Software, Inc.
www.citylightssoftware.com