Five for Friday: March 8, 2024
Information Impacting Your Community
Curated by WNDD…
DOE Clean Energy and Manufacturing Workforce Training and Technical Assistance Awards
The Department of Energy (DOE) has recently released a $24 million funding opportunity for clean energy and manufacturing workforce training programs. The DOE is seeking applications from union training programs (including labor-management training programs), community colleges, trade schools, and other job training programs to establish new industrial training and assessment centers, as part of the broader Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) network. The funds can support a wide range of training programs, from micro-credentials to Registered Apprenticeships, and the funds may be used for a range of eligible costs.
Planning awards up to $200,000, execution awards up to $2 million
U.S. DOT Announces $1.25 Billion for Communities to Improve Roadway Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened the process for cities, towns, counties, Tribal governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) to apply for $1.256 billion in funding for local projects that improve roadway safety. The funds are from the competitive grant program, Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A). SS4A funds will help communities in the development of road safety action plans and improve unsafe roadway corridors by implementing effective interventions. Additionally, these funds can be utilized to test out safety features such as separated bicycle lanes or curb extensions at intersections.
Implementation Grant Deadlines: May 16, 2024
Planning and Demonstration Grant Deadlines: April 4, 2024; May 16, 2024; August 29, 2024
Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants
A new funding window has opened for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program. The DLT Program provides financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible applicants that will help rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other – and the world – overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density. The USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is hosting two webinars to provide information about the DLT Program and will cover the recently published DLT NOSA (Notice of Solicitation).
This webinar will include:
• A brief overview of the DLT Program
• An overview of the current NOSA
• A walkthrough of the application process
• Next steps and important dates
• An opportunity to ask questions about the NOSA
Webinar Dates and Times
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 10:00 am to 11:30 am PT
Wednesday March 27, 2024, 10:00 am to 11:30 am PT
Registration, Recordings and More
More on Traffic Safety: State Grant Opportunities
The Nevada Department of Public Safety is offering grant funds dedicated to non-infrastructure safety-related improvement projects (e.g., education, enforcement, equipment, etc.).
The FY25 grant opportunities are 5 p.m. March 15, 2024.
Grant funds are provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for education, enforcement of traffic laws, and adoption of safe driving behaviors that support the State’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan. The Office of Traffic Safety is interested in proposals that address the following:
• Speeding and aggressive driving
• Impaired driving, riding, or walking
• Distracted driving
• Pedestrian, bicyclist, and/or motorcycle safety
• Preventing roadside deaths or injuries of first responders or in work zones
• Protecting passengers and children during vehicle operation
• Protecting children and others from risks related to being left unattended in a vehicle
• Community based traffic safety programs
• Traffic safety studies and improved data collection
• Public health partnerships and Emergency Management Services (EMS)
• New drivers, older drivers, and/or programs that reach underserved communities
Applications Due: March 15, 2024
WNDD Summit: “Show Me More Money”
March 25 and 26, 2024
The 2024 WNDD Summit will take off where “Show Me the Money” left off last year. This year’s event, dubbed “Show Me More Money,” will provide attendees with a more in depth look at navigating grant opportunities, building a successful grant application, fostering partnerships and more.
Guests include elected officials, sponsors and speakers. Expect presentations from area experts, exciting local tour, fun, food and entertainment!
Monday, March 25
Tour
3:00 to 5:00 pm
Frey Ranch Distillery Tour and Tasting
Board of Directors Dinner
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Elevated Dining Experience at the Historic Oats Park Art Center 151 E. Park Street, Fallon
Antique Bar, Cultural Exhibits
and Entertainment
Enjoy a fabulous meal and a special signature drink handcrafted with Frey Ranch Whiskey
Tuesday, March 26
Summit
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fallon Convention Center 100 Campus Way, Fallon
Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks
Presentations and Panel Discussions:
- Nevada Lithium/EV Materials Loop Tech Hub Impact
- Brownfields Grants Impact on Economic Development
- And, more…
Book Your Room Today!
Quality Inn
1051 W Williams Ave., Fallon
Government Rate of $107 plus tax
To get your guaranteed rate, call hotel direct at:
775.428.0300
Group Name: WNDD Summit
