Massachusetts Climate Careers Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- New students entering climate career training
Other requirements
- Current workers looking to upskill in climate fields
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
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.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Apply Here: Link available on program page (specific URL not provided in content)
Support & Questions
For application-specific questions:
- Contact Funding U: climatecareersfund@funding-u.com or 855-537-5457
Required Information
- Specific application materials not detailed in available content
- Recommend reviewing:
- Student Overview
- Loan Terms Overview
- Student Protections information
- Frequently Asked Questions
For detailed application requirements and process, visit program page or contact Funding U.
What Social Finance Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 3
- Total given
- $1.14M
- Median grant
- $418K
- Range
- $33K–$692K
- By dollars: Alabama 61%, District of Columbia 39%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Fields of Work
- Workforce development
- Environment
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