MassCEC is seeking applications for Implementation Grant funding from community-based organizations, individuals, and other groups with a history of working with Priority Groups for Empower Massachusetts Program.
Donor Name: Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 10/21/2022
Size of the Grant: $150,000
Details:
The Program is an overarching initiative aimed at the exploration, development, and implementation of innovative program models or projects that will provide access to the benefits of clean energy or reduce energy burden for previously underserved or vulnerable populations in the Commonwealth. For this RFP, such populations are collectively called “Priority Groups.”
Goals
Empower Massachusetts Overall Program Goals:
- Empower communities, organizations, and stakeholders to:
- Identify innovative solutions for increasing access to the benefits of clean energy and/or reducing energy burden to Priority Groups.
- Implement innovative solutions and continue long-term engagement strategies in Priority Groups.
- Increase organizational capacity to support long-term ability to identify and implement these solutions.
Funding Information
- MassCEC anticipates awarding around ten (10) to fourteen (14) grants total or around five (5) to seven (7) grants per round of up to One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000).
- Applicants are encouraged to request lower amounts if less funding is needed for the proposed program model or project.
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible to serve as a Lead Applicant with the following conditions:
- Community-based entities or individuals (often referred to as community-based organizations) such as community action partnerships, neighborhood revitalization organizations, advocacy groups, affordable housing providers, affordable housing developers, and non-profits.
- Public entities such as municipalities (includes municipal lighting plant communities) and regional planning agencies. Note: Public entities must partner with at least one nonprofit community-based entity.
- For profit entities such as clean energy installers, energy efficiency, or home performance contractors, technical or workforce training organizations, financial institutions, or other clean energy practitioners. Note: For-profit entities must partner with at least one non-profit community-based entity.
For more information, visit Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.