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Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce

Pays U.S. solar manufacturers and training organizations up to $500,000 each to train new or incumbent workers for the solar manufacturing workforce.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Solar Energy Technologies OfficeUnited StatesPrize
About

Winning teams receive up to $500,000 each from a $7.75 million total pool for their training plan. Round 1 ran March-July 2024; Round 2 launched July 2024, and DOE expects to run further rounds until the funding is used up.

Industries covered
Energy TechAdvanced Manufacturing
Grants under Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce
Closed

Pays U.S. solar manufacturers and training organizations up to $500,000 each to train new or incumbent workers for the solar manufacturing workforce.

$7.8M pool