Grant Round for More Schools to Apply

Texas Technical Schools Receive PERC Grant & PERC Opens Second Grant Round for More Schools to Apply

This fall, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)’s Technical School Grant Program awarded 30 technical schools and community colleges up to $10,000 to incorporate an approved propane curriculum from PERC into their classroom, use propane equipment for laboratory instruction, and encourage students to get certified.

This first round of grants was given to schools throughout 20 different states including Texas.

Collin County Community College District - Technical Campus in Allen, TX and the Associated Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors San Antonio Chapter in San Antonio, TX are being awarded grants from PERC. Collin County is receiving a $10,000 grant in round one and APHCC San Antonio will receive a $5,000 grant in round two.

Who Can Apply

Educational institutions and career centers (vo-tech schools, community colleges, etc.) in the United States that are willing and able to expand their curriculum to include propane-specific material and hands-on resources for their students. The school representative applying must be at least 18 years of age.

Each school that applies must have a “propane advisor”. This is typically a local propane marketer. The advisor shall be available to advise and cooperate with the instructor, speak to the class twice during the instruction period, and provide sign off on the installation of equipment and availability of materials.

How It Works

Schools may apply for either a $5,000 (Tier 1), or $10,000 (Tier 2) grant.

Tier One: $5,000 featuring the 8-hour Overview of Propane Distribution Systems for HVAC and Plumbing Professionals is for schools looking for a condensed, foundational propane systems program. Tier One applicants are required to purchase a smaller set of tools, supplies, and appliances.

Tier Two: $10,000 features the full HVAC and Plumber Technical Training course that is developed to support a one to two-week long curriculum to dive deeper into hands-on training. Tier Two applicants are required to purchase a comprehensive set of tools, supplies, and appliances.

How to Apply

Technical schools in your area can go to www.propane.com/TechSchoolGrant to download guidelines and apply.

Questions? Contact Elena Scott at elena.scott@propane.com or call 202452-8975.

PERC began accepting applications for round two at the beginning of November.

Deadline. Technical schools must apply for round two by no later than December 31, 2020.

Applicants will receive a welcome or denial email by the end of January 2021 via email.