New York State Clean Energy Internship Program

The New York State Clean Energy Internship Program provides NY‑based clean‑energy businesses, nonprofits, and local municipalities with reimbursement funding to offset a portion of wages paid to interns they hire, fostering a skilled talent pipeline in the clean‑energy sector. Up to $2 million is available on a first‑come, first‑served basis, with reimbursement rates of 90 % for firms with 100 employees or fewer and 75 % for larger firms. Applicants must have a NY business location, and interns must work within New York State. • Eligible entities: clean‑energy businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local municipalities operating in New York State. • Funding: up to $2 million total; reimbursement of 90 % of intern wages for ≤100‑employee firms, 75 % for larger firms. • Application deadline: August 31, 2026, 3 PM ET; applications accepted until funds are exhausted. • Intern placement: employers handle recruitment, hiring, supervision; interns must perform meaningful clean‑energy work in NY. • Reimbursement: first‑come, first‑served; funding continues until the $2 million pool is depleted.