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Funding for organizations building training programs to prepare workers for clean energy careers, especially in underserved areas.
HBCU Energy Education Prize Round 2
Due soon
Feb 27, 2025
Next week
Max Award
$600,000
The U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) is offering the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize Round 2 Inspire Track to advance clean energy programming for younger students and strengthen connections between HBCUs and their communities. This initiative aims to inspire HBCU-hosted educational programs during summer or academic breaks, engaging K–12 and community college students in clean energy topics. The prize pool totals $600,000, distributed across two phases. In Phase 1, up to 12 winning teams will receive $40,000 each to develop their educational programs. These teams will then be eligible to compete in Phase 2, where they will implement their programs and report on their impact, with the potential to win an additional $10,000 each. This funding opportunity is part of the American-Made Challenges program, which incentivizes innovation in clean energy through prizes, training, teaming, and mentoring. The goal is to enhance STEM programming at HBCUs, providing students with early exposure to clean energy technologies and careers. The competition is open exclusively to HBCUs, which must be based in the United States or U. S. territories. The program encourages multidisciplinary teams and partnerships with other universities that have successful clean energy programs. This is the second round of the Inspire Track, focusing on developing or expanding summer or academic break programs that last 1–6 weeks, with potential evening or weekend programs during the academic year.
Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network
Due soon
Feb 20, 2025
22 hours from now
Max Award
$30,000
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is offering funding to support the development and enhancement of HVAC and heat pump training programs at community colleges. This initiative aims to address workforce gaps in the HVAC and heat pump sectors by providing resources for establishing or upgrading training centers, covering staffing costs, supporting tuition for non-credit training programs, and offering wrap-around support services to participants. The program is designed to broaden access to technical training, expand the talent pipeline, and foster relationships with HVAC and heat pump businesses for job placements and career growth. Applicants can apply for implementation grants to cover equipment, installation, and program design costs, as well as planning grants for those not yet ready to implement their programs. The funding also supports wrap-around services to address barriers such as childcare, transportation, and educational costs, prioritizing individuals from Environmental Justice neighborhoods, underrepresented communities, and former fossil fuel workers. This opportunity is part of MassCEC's broader commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive clean energy workforce.
Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies
Due soon
Feb 24, 2025
5 days from now
Max Award
$1,000,000
The ExLENT program aims to address barriers to participation in STEM education and careers, such as lack of support services and financial constraints, by providing comprehensive support mechanisms. The program seeks to create viable pathways into emerging technology fields through cross-sector partnerships involving companies, government offices, non-profits, schools, and higher education institutions. These partnerships will offer experiential learning opportunities, ranging from internships to course-based activities, tailored to a diverse range of learners, including secondary school youth and adults at various career stages. Applicants can choose from three tracks: Pivots, Beginnings, and Explorations, each designed to support different participant needs and career stages. Proposals should include plans for mentorship, community building, and addressing barriers to participation. The program emphasizes the importance of data collection and evaluation to inform best practices in STEM education. With an anticipated funding amount of $30,000,000 and an estimated 25-35 awards, the ExLENT program encourages innovative approaches to attracting and retaining talent in emerging technology fields.
Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants
Active
May 20, 2025
3 months from now
Max Award
$50,000
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) is offering Equity Workforce Planning Grants and Equity Workforce Capacity Grants to support organizations in developing or enhancing workforce programs for underrepresented populations in the clean energy sector. This funding opportunity stems from the Equity Workforce Funds, established by the March 2021 Climate Legislation and redefined by the August 2022 Climate Legislation. The goal is to provide direct funding and technical assistance to organizations focusing on Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), individuals from Environmental Justice neighborhoods or low-income communities, members of federally recognized or state-acknowledged tribes, underrepresented communities in the clean energy workforce, and current or former fossil fuel workers. Applicants can apply for Planning Grants to develop comprehensive implementation plans or Capacity Grants to build the necessary infrastructure and resources for program implementation. The program focuses on three main areas: Career Pathway Training Leading to Employment in Climate-Critical Priority Occupations, Clean Energy Career Awareness and Preparedness for Adult Learners and Job Seekers, and the Development of MWBE Support Programs. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis until funds are expended, with funding ranging from $20,000 to $150,000 for projects lasting six months to two years.
Offshore Wind Works - Workforce Training & Development Grants
Active
Apr 7, 2025
2 months from now
Max Award
$50,000
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is offering a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing the Commonwealth’s workforce to support the offshore wind industry in southern New England. This initiative is driven by the ongoing construction of the Vineyard Wind project and the upcoming SouthCoast Wind project, which highlight the urgent need for a skilled, diverse, and safe workforce to plan, build, operate, and maintain these offshore wind farms. The program seeks to fund projects that advance offshore wind workforce development, encouraging collaboration among vocational schools, community colleges, labor unions, industry developers, manufacturers, workforce development organizations, and supply chain companies. Up to $2. 5 million is available for awards, with a preferred maximum of $200,000 for workforce development and access to opportunity projects, and $750,000 for workforce training infrastructure projects. MassCEC may adjust the funding amounts at its discretion. This funding opportunity is part of MassCEC’s broader mission to accelerate clean energy growth, spur job creation, and support the Commonwealth’s climate goals. Applicants are encouraged to leverage existing training programs and partnerships to maximize the impact of their proposals.
EmPower Massachusetts
Active
Apr 3, 2025
2 months from now
Max Award
$150,000
The EmPower Massachusetts Program: Innovation and Capacity Building Grants aims to support projects that enhance the capacity and innovation within the clean energy sector in Massachusetts. This funding opportunity is provided by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) and is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, meaning all submitted materials are public records. Applicants should avoid including confidential or sensitive information in their proposals. MassCEC reserves the right to accept or reject any applications, modify the timeline, or change the application guidelines as needed. Successful applicants will enter into a contract with MassCEC, outlining the roles and responsibilities of both parties. This program does not guarantee funding and applicants should ensure they are using the most current RFP document available on the MassCEC website.
PON 5437 Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Clean Energy Training
Active
Apr 3, 2025
2 months from now
Max Award
$550,000
The Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Clean Energy Training (PON 5437) funding opportunity is designed to support the development and expansion of clean energy training programs in New York State. This initiative aims to address the growing need for skilled labor in the clean energy sector by providing financial support to eligible training providers. The program focuses on building decarbonization, renewable energy generation, and electric vehicle charging station installation and repair. It encourages the inclusion of individuals from Disadvantaged Communities and Priority Populations, offering higher consideration to projects that exclusively train these groups. Applicants must be registered to do business in New York State and have a New York State training location. The funding can be used for various training initiatives, including curriculum development, technical training delivery, equipment purchase, and supportive services such as stipends and wraparound services for pre-apprentices and first-year apprentices. Additionally, applicants can propose K-12 career awareness and outreach programs. The program seeks to ensure that at least 50% of training participants come from Disadvantaged Communities or Priority Populations.
Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize
Active
Mar 31, 2025
Next month
Max Award
$3,375,000
The funding opportunity presented is part of the American-Made Program by the U. S. Department of Energy, aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration in the clean energy sector. The primary goal of this funding is to support coalitions in addressing job quality and access issues within the clean energy employment landscape, particularly for disadvantaged and underrepresented communities. This initiative seeks to enhance workforce development, improve job quality, and ensure equitable access to clean energy jobs. Applicants should be aware that this opportunity requires a coalition of at least five organizations, each bringing relevant experience and resources to the table. The coalition must demonstrate a clear plan for addressing the identified job access and quality challenges, and show a commitment to sustainability and ongoing engagement with community stakeholders. The funding will support initial steps and planned activities to meet these goals, with a focus on building trust and strengthening relationships within the community.
Technical Trades Work and Learning Program for Employers
Active
Sep 30, 2025
7 months from now
Max Award
$8,640
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Technical Trades Work and Learning Program, facilitated by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC), is a workforce development initiative aimed at enhancing the talent pipeline for the clean energy industry in Massachusetts. This program provides vocational and technical high school students, including those in After Dark and Career Technical Initiative (CTI) programs, with paid training opportunities. The goal is to equip students with significant career opportunities while enabling clean energy employers to mentor and develop young professionals with technical backgrounds. Applicants should be aware that the program is designed to support a diverse range of students and employers, with specific eligibility requirements for both parties. Host Employers must provide meaningful internships that include mentorship and professional development opportunities. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and there are restrictions on the number of subsidized interns for related party organizations. This opportunity is part of MassCEC's ongoing efforts to grow the clean energy workforce, and employers must adhere to the program's general terms and conditions to participate.
Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants
Active
May 3, 2025
3 months from now
Max Award
$1,200,000
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) is offering Equity Workforce Training Grants to support the development of a diverse clean energy workforce essential for achieving the Commonwealth’s 2050 climate goals. This funding opportunity stems from the March 2021 Climate Legislation, _An Act Creating a Next Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy_, and was further defined by the August 2022 Climate Legislation, _An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind_. The program aims to provide direct funding and technical assistance to organizations that can create and scale career pathways in climate-critical occupations for individuals from Environmental Justice neighborhoods, low-income communities, underrepresented groups in the clean energy workforce, and current or former fossil fuel workers. Applicants can apply for funding within two categories: Career Pathway Training Leading to Employment in Climate-Critical Priority Occupations, and Clean Energy Career Awareness, Career Exploration, Career Navigation, and Preparedness for Adult Learners and Job Seekers. Depending on the category, funding ranges from $50,000 to $1,200,000 for projects lasting one to three years. This initiative is part of MassCEC’s broader mission to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive clean energy sector, ensuring that the benefits of clean energy are distributed equitably across Massachusetts.