Charging Forward: Train-the-Trainer Program
About This Grant
The New York Power Authority (NYPA), in collaboration with Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), has been awarded a $105,000 grant from Electrify America for the "Charging Forward: New York State ZEV Train-the-Trainer Program for." This 2025-2026 initiative aims to: ? Cultivate a highly skilled workforce in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) technology across New York State by training 120 automotive technician instructors from high schools and community colleges over the next two years. ? Standardize EV education, provide necessary equipment and upgrades, and increase ZEV awareness and education. ? Support New York State in meeting its climate goals by facilitating the transition to electric vehicles and preparing the next generation of auto-tech workers.
Grant Summary
Charging Forward: Train-the-Trainer Program is a New York Power Authority (NYPA) grant providing up to $63K. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Enrollment for participation is for NYS automotive instructors at secondary and post-secondary levels.
How to Apply
Up to $63K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Charging Forward: Train-the-Trainer Program from New York Power Authority (NYPA), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to New York Power Authority (NYPA) before the deadline.
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Charging Forward: Train-the-Trainer Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Charging Forward: Train-the-Trainer Program?
Charging Forward: Train-the-Trainer Program is offered by New York Power Authority (NYPA) and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in NY_WORKFORCE. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Charging Forward: Train-the-Trainer Program provide?
Charging Forward: Train-the-Trainer Program provides up to $63K per award from New York Power Authority (NYPA). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Charging Forward: Train-the-Trainer Program deadline?
Charging Forward: Train-the-Trainer Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, New York Power Authority (NYPA), before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Charging Forward: Train-the-Trainer Program?
To apply for Charging Forward: Train-the-Trainer Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from New York Power Authority (NYPA).