Massachusetts Climate Careers Fund

Massachusetts Climate Careers Fund

Overview: Offers 0% interest loans to Massachusetts residents to enroll in and complete training programs leading to good-paying, in-demand climate jobs. Covers unmet training-related costs including outstanding tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Target Occupations

Examples include:
• Electricians
• HVAC technicians
• Other climate-related skilled trades

Eligible Students

• New students entering climate career training
• Current workers looking to upskill in climate fields

Program Support

• Covers unmet costs: Outstanding tuition, fees, living expenses
• 0% interest loans: No interest charged
• Supports under-resourced MA residents: Targeted toward those with limited access to training financing

Geographic Scope

Massachusetts only

Funding Sources

• Philanthropic funders (grants)
• Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Administration

Managed by: Social Finance, a national nonprofit organization

Contact Information

• Loan Application Questions: Funding U at climatecareersfund@funding-u.com or 855-537-5457
• Loan Repayment Questions: ZuntaFi at service@zuntafi.com or 800-592-1270
• General Program Questions: climatecareersfund@socialfinance.org
• Training Provider Inquiries: climatecareers@socialfinance.org

Resources Available

• Student Overview
• Loan Terms Overview
• Student Protections
• Frequently Asked Questions

Training Provider Partnerships

Program partners with high-quality training providers to expand access. Training providers with relevant climate workforce training programs welcome to connect.