Energy Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that develop and demonstrate innovative carbon capture technologies at existing industrial and power facilities, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy solutions.

This funding opportunity provides $90 million to public K-12 schools, particularly in rural and high-poverty areas, to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality through various energy projects.

This initiative seeks input from industry stakeholders, researchers, and communities to help define and promote sustainable maritime fuels that align with national decarbonization goals and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and collaborations that address community needs in Andover, Lawrence, and North Andover, focusing on areas such as basic needs, economic development, education, and environmental stewardship.

This funding opportunity supports educational institutions, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi to implement projects that improve energy efficiency, promote renewable energy, and enhance access to clean energy, particularly for disadvantaged communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for engineering studies to develop infrastructure for transporting captured carbon dioxide, targeting private companies, governments, non-profits, and educational institutions committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting community benefits.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit and for-profit developers to create or improve affordable rental housing for low-income families in Tucson and Pima County.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for teams of alumni from U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to develop innovative projects that address global challenges and strengthen ties between the U.S. and Mauritius or Seychelles.

This program provides $20 million in funding to support the development of innovative recycling technologies and processes for materials used in wind turbines, targeting universities, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. organizations to develop and standardize advanced technologies for High Voltage Direct Current Circuit Breakers, enhancing renewable energy integration and grid reliability.

This competition provides $3 million in funding to support innovative partnerships that develop and sustain a skilled workforce for geothermal heat pump technologies across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve the recycling and reuse of materials from wind turbines, targeting universities, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities involved in clean energy innovation.

InnovateMass is a grant initiative administered by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) that seeks to bridge the funding gap known as the “commercialization valley of death”—the critical stage between early angel investment and later-stage venture capital. The program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of clean energy technologies by supporting projects with strong potential for market deployment and climate impact. It offers both financial support and technical assistance to climatetech startups operating within Massachusetts. The program awards up to $350,000 per project to applicant teams that include a Lead Applicant and one or more Demonstration Project Partners. The focus is on technologies or combinations of technologies that address key energy challenges in the state while advancing Massachusetts' clean energy leadership. Applicants must propose solutions that align with one of four core focus areas defined in the full Request for Proposals (RFP). An optional "Gridtech Spotlight" opportunity is available for projects that partner with a Massachusetts electric utility for grid technology demonstrations. This specific track has additional requirements, including submission of a concept paper. InnovateMass is structured around a trimester-based application schedule. For the current cycle, the final application deadline is March 9, 2026. However, applicants pursuing the Gridtech Spotlight opportunity must submit their concept papers to utility project partners by January 12, 2026. Notifications for finalists will occur in mid-April 2026, followed by pitch coaching through late May. Final pitches are expected during the week of May 25, 2026, with awards announced in early July. Funded projects are scheduled to begin by September 2026. Eligible applicants include climatetech startup companies that form Applicant Teams with relevant project partners. Applicants may submit up to two different projects per cycle, and prior awardees may reapply with distinctly new technologies. A Public Benefit Site designation—applying to public facilities, affordable housing, or underserved geographic areas—may reduce the required cost share to 25%. Projects must be located in Massachusetts, and companies must meet a combination of operational presence requirements to qualify as Massachusetts-based. The two-part application process involves submitting a written application followed by an invitation-only pitch presentation to a panel of judges. Gridtech Spotlight participants follow a three-step process, beginning with a concept paper. All full applications must be submitted via a new application portal launching in January 2026. A sample application is provided in the RFP for reference but should not be submitted. Visual elements are permitted within application materials, and evaluation criteria include climate impact potential, project feasibility, and commercialization readiness. For questions, applicants may contact MassCEC at innovate@masscec.com or consult the Business Front Door resource for guidance on additional state support services. Full details, including technical assistance roles, project partner requirements, and Total Addressable Carbon analysis expectations, are available in the InnovateMass RFP.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based universities, research institutions, and non-profits to develop innovative tools and methodologies that improve the reliability and resilience of the power grid through enhanced risk analysis, cybersecurity, and human-centric solutions.

This initiative provides funding to community organizations and partners in Massachusetts to develop and implement clean energy solutions that benefit low-income and underserved populations facing high energy burdens.

This funding provides local governments with matching funds to improve emergency shelters by enhancing energy generation capabilities and structural integrity, particularly for facilities serving vulnerable populations.

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the capacity of local organizations in eligible West African countries to promote sustainable energy solutions and support the region's transition to a low-carbon energy system.

This grant provides financial support to property owners of historic sites in Park City for the preservation and restoration of their buildings, ensuring the community maintains its historical character.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, community groups, and educational institutions in Charleston, West Virginia, to develop projects that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and address community needs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Massachusetts to develop training programs and improve equipment for residents pursuing careers in essential climate-related jobs.