As Ørsted Offshore North America makes a significant investment and involvement in New Jersey, CEO David Hardy said the green energy company wants to make sure it’s offering opportunities for small women- and minority-owned companies to join in the growth of the industry.
With that in mind, the trustees of Ørsted’s Pro-NJ Grantor Trust Fund announced details of a $15 million fund it will use to provide grants to small businesses that have the skillset — and the interest — to get involved in the industry in a number of ways.
Companies in at least 15 different fields — everything from industry-specific roles such as Marine vessel supply and maintenance and turbine blade inspection and service, to generalist duties such as communications and catering — are eligible to apply for grants they can use to help them participate in the sector. (