MassCEC is seeking applications from community-based organizations, individuals, and other groups with a history of working with Priority Groups for its Innovation and Capacity Building Grants.
Donor Name: Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/21/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000-$25,000
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.
Innovation and Capacity Building Grants are “seed” funding for the exploration of innovative ideas for potential program models or projects, including the opportunity to build community or organizational capacity.
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.
- Increase organizational capacity to support long-term ability to identify and implement these solutions.
- Implement innovative solutions and continue long-term engagement strategies in Priority Groups.
Funding Information
- MassCEC anticipates awarding approximately twenty (20) grants total or eight (8) to twelve (12) Grants per funding round of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000).
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.