Grants to North Carolina eligible colleges for training and workforce development. Funding is intended for proposals that focus on giving students hands-on experience and give businesses access to skilled workers. Preference is given to programs that provide training within the manufacturing industry. Eligible applicants must be located in the Duke Energy's or Piedmont Natural Gas’s service area.
The grants are open to community colleges throughout the state for registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs designed for new and incumbent workers, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
Proposals made to this grant program need to:
Estimated Size of Grant:
The funds must be spent and outcomes realized within four years of the award date.
Online Grants Center: http://fftcgrants.communityforce.com/Login.aspx?7861726F417A39587757633D
If you have questions about the program, please contact Kindl Detar at kdetar@fftc.org or Katie Martin at kmartin@fftc.org. For questions about using the Online Grants Center, please contact Katie Martin at kmartin@fftc.org.