The Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) seeks applications for Innovation and Capacity Building Grant funding from community-based organizations, individuals, and other groups with a history of working with Priority Groups.
Donor Name: Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
State: Massachusetts
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/26/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This opportunity will provide seed funding for Applicants to explore innovative ideas for potential program models or projects and to build organizational capacity to support future program models or projects. The goals of each program model or project should be to increase access to the benefits of clean energy and/or reducing energy burden to Priority Groups. 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.
MassCEC will provide seed funding for:
- the exploration, development, or refinement of innovative ideas for potential program models or projects; or
- building organizational capacity to conduct community-based programs or projects.
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
$5,000-$25,000 (up to $50,000 in some cases).
Eligibility Criteria
MassCEC seeks a wide variety of applicants/participants, such as
- Community-based organizations (CBOs)
- Federally Recognized and State-Acknowledged Tribes Non-profit
- Individuals
- Municipalities (including those with municipal electric departments/companies)
- Clean energy installers/implementers
- Financial institutions
For more information, visit MassCEC.
