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EPA Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant Opportunity

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water is offering a grant opportunity to advance workforce development in the water utilities sector. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is a workforce development grant, not a product procurement. - Services Requested: - Targeted internship, apprenticeship, and pre-apprenticeship programs to train and place individuals in water sector jobs - Education programs for elementary, secondary, and higher education students to build awareness and skills for water utility careers - Regional industry and workforce development collaborations with community colleges, technical schools, and utilities - Training programs for decentralized water utility workforce - Unique Requirements: - Focus on expanding career pipelines, especially in rural, small, and tribal communities - Measurable results and tangible benefits for water systems and communities - Emphasis on industry accreditation and partnerships with educational institutions and utilities - Funding: - Up to $10,800,000 available - Up to 15 awards anticipated - Each award has a three-year project period - EPA may partially fund applications or make additional awards within six months after original selections

Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications under the Safe Drinking Water Act section 1459E to accelerate career pipelines in the water utilities sector and provide access to water utility workforce opportunities. The funding supports expanding career opportunities in the drinking water and wastewater utility sector and elevating public awareness about jobs in the water workforce. Eligible applicants include Institutions of Higher Education, nonprofit organizations, and public works departments and agencies. Activities include apprenticeship and internship programs, education programs for students, regional industry collaborations, and training programs for decentralized workforce, aiming for measurable results and tangible benefits for water systems and communities.

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