Articles Tagged with ''grants''

The Roofing Alliance has granted Clemson University over $1 million to establish a Center for Roofing Research and Workforce Development, focusing on sustainable growth, innovative research, and workforce training to address the industry’s challenges. 

Was your community among the 102 to receive $12.7 million in federal grants to promote workplace safety, health training and education? Check it out!

Philadelphia is set to receive a $1.3M federal grant from the Department of Energy to boost energy efficiency, including cool roof tests in areas most prone to the urban heat island effect.

GAF Energy plans to build a state-of-the-art solar roofing testing facility in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories — with support from the U.S. Department of Energy — to enhance understanding of solar shingles' benefits for heating and air conditioning efficiency.

Tremco Construction Products Group's "Achieve Green" program, part of its "Rising Stars" initiative, graduated its first cohort, equipping young people with skills for green construction careers via the IUPAT Apprenticeship Pathway.

Oklahoma's State Insurance Department initiates a grant program in 2025 to incentivize fortified roof installations, offering 10-15% offsets.

Dallas College received more than $1 million in grant money for workforce training, benefiting 600+ workers in diverse fields, including roofing. 

The new focus of the Lowe's Foundation aims to address the construction and skilled tradesperson worker shortage facing the U.S. economy.

The NRCA and other industry associations are urging the Biden administration to use infrastructure grants to improve the supply chain network.