Tech School Grant Program

With the Tech School Grant Program, you can earn extra funding to give students enhanced, real-world experience with propane, and better prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. Through this program, you can receive up to $10,000 of grant money by incorporating a provided curriculum into your program, and completing a few other requirements like acquiring specific propane tools and equipment that will take hands-on learning to new heights.

Tier 1: Up to $5,000

Requirements Overview

To qualify for a Tier 1 grant, schools must:

• Incorporate the Overview of Propane Distribution Systems for HVAC and Plumbing Professionals course into instruction
• Appoint a Propane Advisor
• Encourage students to seek certification through PERC’s Learning Center
• Purchase the required propane tools, supplies, and appliances (outlined below)

Curriculum: Overview of Propane Distribution Systems for HVAC and Plumbing Professionals

This foundational course delivers all the basics of propane systems in a condensed 8-hour program. See what the course is all about, and hear what other instructors are saying.

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Required Tools, Supplies, and Appliances

• Propane Regulator Test and Demo Training Board: Includes a 2-stage system, and integral 2-stage regulator, and an integral 2 psi regulator with an appliance regulator. The system must be able to demonstrate 3 different types of leak checks, flow and lockup of each regulator in the system, and be able to demonstrate undersized gas piping and/or regulator issues. The supply source can be compressed air or other inert gas.
• Propane Regulator Cutaway: Either an integral 2-stage or a 2nd stage
• Pressure Measuring Devices: Water manometer with range up to 16″ w.c., 0-300 psi gauge and a 0-30 psi gauge
• Liquid Leak Detector Solution
• Gas Pipe, Tubing and Fittings Samples: Black iron pipe, copper tubing and CSST with bonding clamp
• Propane Hydrometer and Supply Source Cylinder: With proper hose and fittings for liquid transfer outside of a building
• Propane Gas Appliance: On-demand water heater or furnace, and propane supply tank or cylinder

Tier 2: Up to $10,000

Requirements Overview

To qualify for a Tier 2 grant, schools must:

• Incorporate the HVAC and Plumber Technical Training course into instruction
• Appoint a Propane Advisor
• Encourage students to seek certification through PERC’s Learning Center
• Purchase the required propane tools, supplies, and appliances (outlined below)

Curriculum: HVAC and Plumber Technical Training

This advanced one to two week course takes a deeper dive into trade-specific topics, with included lab time that allows students to get even more hands-on experience.

Required Tools, Supplies, and Appliances

• Propane Regulator Test and Demo Training Board: Includes a 2-stage system, and integral 2-stage regulator, and an integral 2 psi regulator with an appliance regulator. The system must be able to demonstrate 3 different types of leak checks, flow and lockup of each regulator in the system, and be able to demonstrate undersized gas piping and/or regulator issues. The supply source can be compressed air or other inert gas.
• Propane Regulator Cutaway: Either an integral 2-stage or a 2nd stage
• Pressure Measuring Devices: Water manometer with range up to 16″ w.c., 0-300 psi gauge and a 0-30 psi gauge
• Liquid Leak Detector Solution
• Gas Pipe, Tubing and Fittings Samples: Black iron pipe, copper tubing and CSST with bonding clamp
• Propane Hydrometer and Supply Source Cylinder: With proper hose and fittings for liquid transfer outside of a building
• Propane Gas Appliance: On-demand water heater or furnace, and propane supply tank or cylinder
• Natural Draft Propane Appliance: Tank water heater, vented fireplace, or space heater
• Category III Propane Appliance: Central heating or boiler
• Category IV Propane Appliance: Forced warm air furnace
• Venting Components: Single wall pipe, double wall B-vent pipe, stainless steel pipe, PVC or other category IV vent pipe material