Massachusetts grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses

This program provides financial support to Massachusetts commercial fishers for using innovative fishing gear and technology in designated seasonal closure areas, while also requiring participation in research and reporting on gear performance.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to Massachusetts K-12 schools and organizations for creative projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities that engage students and promote equity and accessibility.

This program provides financial support to minority- and women-owned construction businesses in Worcester to help them increase their operational capacity and compete for local and state contracts.

This program provides funding to organizations in Massachusetts to improve transportation services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income populations, ensuring they have better access to essential services.

This funding opportunity supports projects in Massachusetts that harness wastewater for heating and cooling in various facilities, including schools, hospitals, and municipal buildings.

This program provides funding to various organizations in Massachusetts to expand and diversify registered apprenticeship opportunities, particularly for underrepresented populations and in high-growth industries.

This funding opportunity provides reimbursement-based financial support to collaborative groups of businesses in Cambridge, aimed at enhancing the vibrancy and economic vitality of local commercial districts through community-focused projects.

This program provides funding for Massachusetts digital health companies to test and validate their new products or services in collaboration with designated sandbox organizations.

This program provides matching funds for collaborative research and development projects in Massachusetts that involve universities, companies, and nonprofits, aiming to drive innovation and create jobs.

This program provides funding to individuals and organizations in Massachusetts to support community-based cultural projects that enhance access to the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.

This grant provides funding for research projects focused on monitoring North Atlantic right whales and developing strategies to reduce their interactions with lobster trap fisheries, prioritizing solutions that benefit both whale conservation and the fishing industry.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve pump-out and waste disposal facilities for recreational boaters in Massachusetts coastal waters, helping to protect public marine environments.

This program provides funding to local businesses in Greenfield's downtown area to improve their storefronts and enhance the visual appeal of the community.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in Massachusetts to develop and expand registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand industries, such as healthcare and early childhood education, without using funds for apprentice wages.

This program provides funding to Tribal Governments and organizations in Massachusetts for a variety of cultural projects and initiatives that benefit their communities.

This program provides financial support to developers for housing projects in Massachusetts Gateway Cities, focusing on market-rate and mixed-income housing that includes affordable units and incorporates sustainable design features.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

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 program provides funding to Massachusetts cranberry farmers for renovating bogs and enhancing production practices to improve sustainability and efficiency.

This grant provides financial support to individuals, artists, and community organizations in Worcester County to develop projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences that enhance the cultural landscape and benefit local residents.