New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP)

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Purpose: The RTP will make grants available for technology development, applied research, and/or training, with a focus on rural communities, to aid in the development of a workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy. Please refer to Part VIII (E) of this RFA for definitions relevant to this program. Priorities: The RTP shall give preference to eligible entities working in partnership within rural communities: • to improve information-sharing capacity; • to maximize the ability to meet the requirements of this RFA; • to address Evaluation Criteria found in Part V. B. of this RFA; and • to address the following two RTP Program Goals: 1. To increase the number of students encouraged to pursue and complete a 2-year postsecondary degree, or a certificate of completion, within an occupational focus of this grant program; and 2. To assist rural communities by helping students achieve their career goals to develop a viable workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy.

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