Description of goods to services to be bid:

Revised January 2023.
The following changes have been made to PON 4772:
• Primary contacts were updated and billing method was changed to milestone model.
• Application process was modified to align more closely with the Internship and On-The-Job Training programs.
• Application process was modified and enhanced to provide more flexibility to host organizations and fellows and to reduce the amount of time between fellow selection and fellow start date.
• An available fellow directory, similar to the intern directory, has been established for host organizations who have not yet identified a fellow candidate.
• Application schedule was adjusted to a rolling schedule with support services offered to cohorts of fellows which launch on a quarterly basis.
• Eligibility criteria was adjusted so that fellows are required to be part of a priority population and are not also required to reside in a disadvantaged community.
• Guidelines around the number of fellows per host organization were adjusted so that certain organizations can apply for multiple fellows if they can demonstrate sufficient staff and resources to support them.
• Two weeks paid vacation or sick time and federal holidays are now included.

If changes are made to this solicitation notification will be posted on NYSERDA’s website at: www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities

Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences:

It is anticipated that fellows from priority populations will work with community-based organizations, universities, municipalities, climate tech innovators/start-ups, venture development organizations and clean energy businesses.