OpportunityTitle: FY17 ENVIRONMENTAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB TRAINING (EWDJT) GRANTS
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: See Section III of funding opportunity announcement for eligibility information.
Description: This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals from eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, to deliver Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training programs that recruit, train, and place local, unemployed and under-employed residents with the skills needed to secure full-time employment in the environmental field. While Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grants require training in brownfield assessment and/or cleanup, these grants also require that Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training be provided to all individuals being trained. EPA encourages applicants to develop their curricula based on local labor market assessments and employers&#8217; hiring needs, while also delivering comprehensive training that results in graduates securing multiple certifications.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: congdon.rachel@epa.gov
GrantorContactText: Rachel Congdon; 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.; Mail Code: 5105T; Washington, D.C. 20460 &lt;br/&gt;Phone: (202) 566-1564.
CloseDateExplanation: See Section IV of funding opportunity for additional close date information.