Through this Request for Proposals (“RFP”), the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (“MassCEC”) is launching a second year of opportunities for the EmPower Massachusetts Program – Innovation & Capacity Building Grants.
Donor Name: Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/14/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000-$25,000
Details:
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.
Among other purposes, this funding could be used for:
- staff time devoted to program concept development or refinement
- technical studies needed to move projects forward
- costs for a grant-writer, accountant, lawyer, or other professional services
- community engagement expenses
Funding Information
Grant range: $5,000-$25,000 (up to $50,000 in some cases)
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations, individuals, or a partnership/team are eligible to apply and are collectively termed “Applicants.” If there are multiple parties that are jointly applying, one party should take on the role of leading the application team (“Lead Applicant”). If a single organization or individual is applying for this opportunity, that organization or individual would also be the Lead Applicant. The Lead Applicant will sign Attachment 1, contract with MassCEC (if selected), and receive funds from MassCEC. 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.
- Note: If your organization is not an entity with the ability to hire staff or receive funds, consider forming a partnership with another group that can act as a fiscal agent and Lead Applicant for the application. If you need assistance in finding a fiscal agent, contact MassCEC to see if they can assist.
- 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.
- Any Applicants may choose to form additional partnerships beyond what is required above.
- 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.
For more information, visit MassCEC.
