Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network Grant

Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
Amount: Up to US $1,200,000
Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Summary

Overview

Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network Grant The Challenge: Increase the Supply of Heat Pump and HVAC Technicians A growing supply gap in heat pump and HVAC technicians is increasing the risk of a bottleneck in statewide building retrofit and decarbonization efforts that are critical to meeting the Commonwealth's climate goals. About Heat Pump & HVAC Training Network The Heat Pump and HVAC Technician Training Network Program provides HVAC technician workforce training implementation and equipment grants to community colleges. These grants provide direct funding and technical assistance to community colleges to establish or upgrade HVAC training centers. By increasing access to modern, relevant training equipment and infrastructure, the colleges can build and scale career pathways that help Massachusetts residents access and advance in HVAC mechanic and technician occupations. This program implements the commitment to launch additional HVAC training programs at community colleges statewide that Governor Maura Healey announced during her 2024 State of the Commonwealth address. Award Potential Up to $1,200,000 Strand A: Implementation Grants It is anticipated that Planning Grantees applying for Strand A: Implementation Grants will include and address all components detailed below. If funding is not needed for a particular component, applicants should detail and explain the existing capacity or alternative braiding funding in their application narrative. Strand B: Additional Training Seats Implementation Grantees that demonstrate strong completion and placement outcomes are eligible to request additional funding under Strand B: Additional Training Seats. Implementation Grantees may apply for funding to cover all components except Component A: Equipment, Installation, and Program Design Costs to Establish or Upgrade HVAC and Heat Pump Training Centers. There are no specific component allocations for Strand B applicants; however, applicants must follow the per participant allocation guidelines included in Section 6: Eligible Funding Uses.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be one of the 15 Massachusetts community colleges. Any other organizations that wish to apply for funding to develop an HVAC or Heat Pump Training Program may consider applying.