Funds for Entrepreneurs in Developing Climate Technology
GrantID: 71891
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $5,000,000
Summary
This summary describes a portfolio of funding opportunities administered by a state-level clean energy and economic development agency in Massachusetts. The purpose of these grants is to accelerate the clean energy transition, support climate technology innovation, strengthen workforce development, and expand access to clean energy benefits across the Commonwealth. Funding is generally available to a mix of eligible applicants including nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, early-stage companies, clean energy enterprises, municipal entities, community groups, and collaborative partnerships that operate within Massachusetts. Individuals may be eligible for certain programs when applying through eligible entities or as part of workforce or internship funding tracks, but most core grants are not direct awards to private individuals.
Multiple competitive funding streams are offered. Some grant tracks provide innovation and capacity support for community-based clean energy projects that reduce energy burden or increase access to energy benefits for underserved populations, with awards that vary based on project type. Other opportunities focus on advancing technology commercialization by supporting researchers and early-stage companies to demonstrate and scale clean energy solutions. There are also workforce-oriented grants that fund training programs, internships, and career pathways to build the state’s clean energy labor pool.
Specific initiatives support underrepresented clean-energy businesses through hub-and-spoke program models that combine technical assistance with grant funding to help organizations overcome barriers and expand services. Some funding streams emphasize equity, community engagement, environmental justice, and partnerships that leverage complementary resources. Awards may include both direct grants and no-cost services, depending on the program.
The overarching intent of these funds is to spur innovation, strengthen economic competitiveness, foster job creation in emerging industries, and reduce environmental impacts by advancing clean energy deployment throughout the state. Programs encourage collaborative, strategic approaches, and aim to support sustainable growth in technology, workforce capacity, and community energy resilience.
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