EmPower Massachusetts- Innovation and Capacity-Building RFP Grant

EmPower Massachusetts- Innovation and Capacity-Building RFP Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000
Last Updated: March 23, 2026

Summary

The EmPower Massachusetts program, managed by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, provides crucial funding ranging from $5,000 to $150,000 for innovative projects that enhance clean energy access for underserved communities. This initiative supports capacity building and the exploration of novel solutions, helping organizations implement impactful programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, making it easier for communities to engage in clean energy advancements and contribute to the state's climate goals.

Overview

About MassCEC The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. Our Mission MassCEC's mission is to accelerate the clean energy and climatetech innovation that is critical to meeting the Commonwealth’s climate goals, while advancing Massachusetts’ position as an international climate leader and growing the state’s clean energy economy. EmPower Massachusetts EmPower Massachusetts offers multiple stages of investment in communities and community based organizations so that they can explore, develop, and implement program models or projects that provide access to the benefits of clean energy for previously underserved populations. This MassCEC program crowd-sources new and innovative ideas, then helps put them into action. EmPower offers funding to meet the following goals: Build organizational capacity & explore innovative solutions ($5,000 to $50,000 grants)Implement solutions ($50,000 to $150,000 grants) Innovation and Capacity-Building Grants 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 refinementtechnical studies needed to move projects forwardcosts for a grant-writer, accountant, lawyer, or other professional servicescommunity engagement expensesGrant range: $5,000-$25,000 (up to $50,000 in some cases)

Eligibility

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