Through this Request for Proposals (“RFP”), the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (“MassCEC”) is continuing support under the Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network program, providing Community College HVAC Workforce Training Implementation and Equipment Grants (“Community College Heat Pump and HVAC Training Grants”).
Donor Name: Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/18/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Community College Heat Pump and HVAC Training Grants will increase access to modern, relevant training equipment and infrastructure and provide direct funding and technical assistance support to community colleges that can establish or upgrade HVAC training centers to build and scale career pathways that help Massachusetts residents access and advance in HVAC mechanic and technician occupations.
Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network, Community College HVAC Workforce Training Implementation and Equipment Grants, goals: This solicitation is intended to help build job training and support capacity at community colleges to fill gaps in the HVAC and heat pump mechanic and technician workforce. These funds will enable community colleges to:
- Establish or upgrade HVAC and heat pump training centers by securing modern equipment and infrastructure resources for programming.
- Broaden access to HVAC and heat pump technical training and expand the talent pipeline for employers seeking qualified HVAC mechanics and technicians.
- Develop and nurture new relationships with HVAC and heat pump businesses to develop job placements and identify avenues for career growth.
- Create new and/or expand technical and job readiness training opportunities to provide the skills necessary to attain placement in HVAC and heat pump mechanic and technician occupations.
- Establish and grow wraparound and retention support services to address potential barriers to entry and advancement in HVAC and heat pump mechanic and technician occupations.
Funding Information
- Strand A: Community College Heat Pump and HVAC Training and Equipment and Implementation grants: $100,00- $1,200,000
- Strand B: Community College Heat Pump and HVAC Additional Training Seats grants: up to $500,000 with a maximum per participant tuition/ course fee coverage of $9,000 for new entrant participants and $2,300 for upskilling participants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be one of the fifteen (15) Massachusetts community colleges.
- All other private and non-profit education and training organizations interested in building HVAC and Heat Pump training capacity may apply for funding through one of MassCEC’s active solicitations including the Climate Critical Training, Equipment and Infrastructure RFP or Equity Workforce Training and Implementation RFP.
- Applicants will be expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest created through partnerships or subcontracts with related family members, current and recent employers, or any other involved parties that may create such conflicts of interest and to detail the review and selection processes used by the Applicants to ensure selection of the best parties to perform the related work.
For more information, visit MassCEC.
