Climate Justice Fellowship Plus
Title:  

Climate Justice Fellowship Plus

Agency:  

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

State:  

New York

NAICS Code:  

813219

Industry:  

Energy and Utilities

Solicitation Type:  

Grants Notice

Solicitation ID:  

PON 5566

Open Date:  

4/15/2025

Close Date:  

12/12/2025

Project Duration:  

15 months

Last Updated:  

8/7/2025

Description:
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking applications from non-profit organizations, municipalities, public colleges and universities, private non-profit universities, and public libraries located in or serving the Bronx and Queens to hire full-time Climate Justice Fellows for 15 months. The Climate Justice Fellowship Plus Program will provide wage subsidies for eligible entities to hire individuals for 15-month climate justice fellowships. The program will also provide supportive services and/or professional development to Fellows throughout their employment. • The program is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through an award totaling $3,000,000. • NYSERDA will fully fund a fellow’s annual salary of $58,500 and provide up to $5,000 in approved professional development and supportive services throughout the 15-month period. • Fellows must be members of a defined priority population and residents of New York’s 14th Congressional District. • Eligible employers must provide a minimum wage of $30 per hour, totaling $73,125 for 15 months, and offer health benefits, paid vacation, and sick time. • The program aims to advance climate justice and clean energy priorities in the Bronx and Queens.
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Contact Information:

Jillian Palmer(Program Contact)

cjfplus@nyserda.ny.gov

(518) 862-1090

Budget Estimate (AI):

$1,000,000 – $3,000,000

The total available funding for this program is $3,000,000, and NYSERDA will fully fund a fellow’s annual salary of $58,500 and provide up to $5,000 in approved professional development and supportive services throughout the 15-month period. The estimated budget for each fellowship is around $73,125 for 15 months, plus additional funding for supportive services. The total budget for the program will depend on the number of fellows and employers participating. A rough estimate for the total budget range could be between $1,000,000 to $3,000,000.

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