June 16, at 1:00 PM ET via Zoom
June 16, at 1:00 PM ET via Zoom – In round two, RISE PA will provide nearly $54 million for medium and large industrial decarbonization projects in Pennsylvania, with up to 20% bonuses for projects with strong community benefits and fair labor components. By funding innovative projects, RISE PA has the potential to eliminate millions of tons of GHG emissions, create thousands of good-paying jobs, lower energy costs for industry and increase Pennsylvania’s manufacturing competitiveness.
Watch the full event recording here!
Following the immense positive reception from 2025’s RISE PA technical assistance webinars, ReImagine Appalachia and our partners will give an updated overview of the RISE Pa program, share lessons learned from the last grant cycle, and cover how you can ensure that your application has the best chance of getting funded!
Stay Tuned for updates on other RISE PA events this Summer including the upcoming event in Harrisburg, PA.
Event follow up
Thank you to the four speakers who shared their expertise with us at this webinar!
Stephen Herzenberg Economist with Keystone Research Center and Co-Director of ReImagine Appalachia
View presentation slides here
Catherine Tulley Program Manager for RISE PA
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Carlos Claussell Climate, Community Benefits, and Social Impact Manager at the World Wildlife Fund
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James Kunz from the Executive Director at the Pennsylvania Foundation for Fair Contracting
Pennsylvania Foundation for Fair Contracting Website
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Below we have compiled a list of additional resources that were shared during the event.
Upcoming events
If you plan to apply for a RISE PA grant please register for the RISE PA in-person event in Pittsburgh on June 25 9AM – 6PM here
The event will include applicant support, technical assistance, and networking opportunities
RISE PA and Related Resources
Visit the RISE PA website
The Rise PA applications are currently available via a Right to Know Law request
View a complete list of the RISE PA Round 1 Awardees here and the SAT (Small Award Track) awardees here as well as a video of the awards announcement here
The Rise PA LAT/ MAT Grant Awards dashboard can be found here
The RISE team can be reached at [email protected] and open office hours meeting details are posted on the RISE PA website.
Updated guidance for Medium and Large Scale Award Track Applications can be found here
Renewable Thermal Collaborative Website and Renewable Thermal Collaborative Community Benefits Handbook
IRA Prevailing Wage & Registered Apprenticeship Overview
Solar Stewards is a group that helps all stakeholders plan, administer, commit and track community benefit agreements
Check out this Master List of PA Apprenticeship Programs
For anyone looking for answers to questions about apprenticeships feel free to reach out to: Jeffrey E. Seabury, Sr. BA, ANJ
Statewide Specialist for Apprenticeship and Business Outreach
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Bureau of Central Operations
680 Cherry Tree Lane
Uniontown, PA 15401
Cell: 724-320-7542
