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Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment & Infrastructure Grants | MassCEC Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment & Infrastructure Grants MassCEC / Workforce / Funding / Climate-Critical Workforce Training The Challenge: Train Massachusetts Residents for Clean Energy Workforce Opportunities By 2030, the Massachusetts clean energy workforce will need to grow by more than 28,900 workers to meet the state’s climate goals.
To fill gaps in the workforce for climate-critical sectors, clean energy and climate tech employers need assistance in providing high-quality training and support for residents across the Commonwealth.
About Climate-Critical Training, Equipment, and Infrastructure Grants Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment, and Infrastructure Grants will increase access to relevant training equipment and infrastructure, providing up to $800,000 in direct funding across one or two years and technical assistance support to organizations that can build and scale career pathways and upskilling programs for Massachusetts residents in climate-critical priority occupations.
Grants may also support the infusion of additional skilled instructors into the climate-critical training ecosystem.
Applicants may apply for one or more of the following strands: Strand A: Career Pathway Training Leading to Employment in Climate-Critical Priority Occupations Strand B: Climate-Critical Upskilling for Incumbent Workers Strand C: Equipment Infrastructure and Training Ecosystem Support Strand D: Capacity for Climate- Critical Educators and Trainers Successful applicants will propose projects that demonstrate a high level of employer engagement and leverage of existing workforce development systems, and lead to high-quality careers in climate-critical occupations.
Applicants applying to multiple strands must submit a separate application for each strand.
Career Pathway Training: $800,000 Climate-Critical Upskilling: $600,000 Equipment, Infrastructure and Training Ecosystem Support: $750,000 Capacity for Climate-Critical Educators and Trainers: $400,000 By 11:59pm EST on November 23, 2026 By 11:59pm EST on February 26, 2027 By 11:59 EST on May 3, 2027 Organizations, or a partnership/team, are eligible to apply and are collectively termed “Applicants.
” Partnerships are strongly encouraged and may be looked upon more favorably when scored on selection criteria to the extent that partnerships can provide a range of expertise and experience to deliver a comprehensive proposal. If multiple parties are jointly applying, one party should take on the role of leading the application team (“Lead Applicant”).
The following entities are eligible to serve as a Lead Applicant: Community-based entities (often referred to as community-based organizations) such as community action partnerships, environmental justice organizations, neighborhood revitalization organizations, advocacy groups, affordable housing providers, affordable housing developers, and non-profits.
**Note: If Applicant is not an entity with the ability to hire staff or receive funds, consider forming a partnership with another group that can act as a fiscal agent. Post-secondary educational institutions, K-12 School Districts, Comprehensive and Vocational High Schools, Middle schools, and Vocational Schools offering a Career Technical Initiative evening program.
Trade and Labor entities, trade associations, unions, or other coalitions of businesses and clean energy businesses, Non-Profit and For-Profit . Federally Recognized and State-Acknowledged Tribes. Workforce Development Organizations, Non-Profit and For-Profit.
Massachusetts Workforce Investment Boards and Career Centers/Mass Hire Organizations. Applicants are also eligible to apply for MassCEC’s other workforce development grants and programs, as long as those applications seek support for separate and distinct efforts from those described in this application.
For full eligibility requirements and other Program details, please refer to the Climate-Critical Training, Equipment, and Infrastructure Grant Request for Proposals (RFP). Proposals will be accepted via the Workforce Development Data Solutions Platform on a rolling basis with a final deadline of 11:59 pm ET May 3, 2027.
Applicants not currently ready for program implementation should consider Strand C of the Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants to prepare for implementation funding. Questions due to MassCEC via WFDtraining@masscec.
com Ongoing through April 2, 2027 Questions with answers posted to MassCEC website Updated at least every month on the 2nd Tuesday through April 14, 2027 October 30, 2026 at 1:00pm via Zoom Pre-application office hours See Dates and Times below.
November 23, 2026, by 11:59 pm for review beginning the week of November 30, 2026 February 26, 2027, by 11:59 pm for review beginning the week of March 1, 2027 May 3, 2027, by 11:59 pm for review beginning the week of May 10, 2027.
Interviews of applicants (as needed) February 2027 if received by November 23, 2026 May 2027 if received by February 26, 2027 July 2027 if received by May 3, 2027 Expected Contract Execution Four to six months from deadline applied.
RFP - Climate Critical Training FY27 For questions, technical issues, or if submitting an application through the Workforce Data Solutions Platform creates an undue hardship, please contact WFDtraining@masscec. com to request accommodations. Applications must be received through the Workforce Data Solutions Platform by 11:59 pm (EST) on May 3, 2027.
If Applicants anticipate needing technical support, questions must be submitted by 4:00 PM EST on the deadline date to ensure a response can be provided. While every effort will be made to resolve issues in a timely manner, there is no guarantee all technical issues will be resolved by 5PM on the deadline date.
Applications will only be accepted through MassCEC’s online application portal, the Workforce Development Data Solutions Platform . Applicants are required to create an account and complete a user profile before starting the application. If you encounter issues during submission, please reach out to wfdtraining@masscec.
com . 1. Review the RFP and Available Resources Applicants should carefully review the Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment, and Infrastructure Grants RFP, including all instructions, eligibility requirements, and required application materials.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend pre-application webinars and/or office hours to learn more about program requirements and the application process, including submitting applications through the Workforce Development Data Solutions Platform. Questions may be submitted on a rolling basis to wfdtraining@masscec. com .
2. Access the Workforce Development Data Solutions Platform To begin an application, applicants must access the Workforce Development Data Solutions Platform at: https://www. workforce.
cleanenergyeducation. org/home . All application materials must be completed and submitted directly through this platform.
If credentials cannot be located or were not received, applicants should contact wfdtraining@masscec. com for assistance. New applicants must register for an account and create an organizational profile by following the on screen instructions.
4. Locate the Funding Opportunity Once logged in, applicants must: Navigate to the “Open RFPs” section of the platform, located at the top of the webpage Select the Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment, and Infrastructure Grants funding opportunity Select the correct application strand Review the RFP details and required application materials associated with the solicitation 5.
Complete the Application Applicants must complete all required application fields within the Workforce Development Data Solutions Platform and upload all required attachments as prompted. 6. Submit the Application Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required fields are completed and that all required attachments are uploaded prior to submission.
**Applicants should note that the application form does not automatically save, and progress must be saved manually. Once all required components are complete, applicants must click “Submit” within the platform to submit a final application.
Submit application via the Workforce Data Solutions Platform Pre-Application Office Hours MassCEC hosts office hours (one‑hour blocks) to answer questions about all open Workforce Development grant opportunities.
RFP Office Hours will take place on: Thursday, November 12 at 3:00 PM Thursday, November 19 at 5:30 PM Thursday, December 3 at 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 8 at 12:30 PM Wednesday, December 16 at 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 12 at 12:30 PM Thursday, January 21 at 5:30 PM Monday, January 25 at 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 9 at 5:30 PM Wednesday, February 24 at 12:30 PM Wednesday, March 17 at 12:30 PM Tuesday, March 23 at 12:30 PM Thursday, March 25 at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 31 at 5:30 PM Thursday, April 8 at 12:30 PM There will be an informational webinar for this funding opportunity Friday, October 30, 2026 at 1:00pm.
MassCEC will look favorably on applications that propose data-driven approaches and leverage pre-existing resources from the robust workforce development and clean energy sectors in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Applicants are advised to use Powering the Future: A Massachusetts Clean Energy Workforce Needs Assessment along with the following additional resources to inform their applications: US Bureau of Labor Statistics MA Department of Economic Research Labor Market Information MIT Living Wage Calculator MassCEC Massachusetts Clean Energy Workforce Needs Assessment MassCEC Clean Energy Industry Report MassCEC Clean Energy Careers Training and Education Directory Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2050 MassHire Regional Workforce Skills Planning Initiative MassHire State Workforce Board MA Division of Apprentice Standards The Boston Foundation SkilWorks Project Catapult on next generation workforce development Frequently Asked Questions Submit questions to WFDTraining@masscec.
com. 1. How do I apply for the Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment, & Infrastructure RFP?
As of April 2026, applicants must submit their application through MassCEC's Workforce Data Solutions Platform. To apply, follow the comprehensive instructions above. For questions, technical issues, or if submitting an application creates an undue hardship, contact WFDtraining@masscec.
com to request accommodations. 2. Is there a template for an organizational budget?
There is no template for an organizational budget. You should provide a high-level overview of your organizational operating budget, including projected revenue, expenses, and top-level categories. Application Frequency and Eligibility 3.
How often can my organization apply for funding? An organization may apply for funding as often as it chooses. However, each application must describe a separate and distinct project.
4. Can my organization apply for multiple strands of funding in one Request for Proposals (RFP)? An organization may apply for multiple strands of funding in one Request for Proposals (RFP).
However, each strand requires the submission of a separate application packet and each application must describe a separate and distinct program. 5. What is the difference between Career Pathway Training, Upskilling, Equipment and Infrastructure Support, and Educator and Trainer Capacity?
Career Pathway Training (Strand A) prepares new workers to enter climate-critical occupations. Upskilling (Strand B) supports current workers who need advanced training to move into higher-skill roles. Equipment and Infrastructure Support (Strand C) funds major equipment, facilities, or system-wide improvements needed to deliver training.
Educator and Trainer Capacity (Strand D) builds the workforce of instructors and trainers in climate-critical fields. Organizations should apply for Strand C when they primarily need equipment or infrastructure and for Strand D when they primarily need to expand instructor capacity. 6.
Are Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) required at application? Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) are not required as part of the application submission. MOUs can be developed during the grant period to formalize partner commitments.
7. Do Letters of Support (LoS) have a standard format? Letters of Support (LoS) do not have a required format for Climate-Critical Training applications, but they must be submitted on company letterhead.
8. Do participants and organizations need to be based in Massachusetts? Participants and organizations must be based in Massachusetts to be eligible for funding.
The Lead Applicant must be based in Massachusetts, although out-of-state partners are permitted if the funding directly benefits Massachusetts residents and organizations. 9. What Technical Assistance (TA) support does MassCEC provide?
MassCEC provides Technical Assistance (TA) that includes check-ins with staff and consultants, ongoing email support, recurring Roundtables, best practice briefings (BPBs), and two in-person convenings each year. Roundtables offer grantees the opportunity to share lessons learned and challenges, while BPBs provide structured guidance on program operations and compliance. 10.
What are the deadlines? Proposal deadlines are listed above. 11.
What documentation is required if my organization recently became a nonprofit? If your organization recently became a nonprofit, you should submit proof of tax status or proof of eligibility to receive funds. Finalized documentation must be in place before contracting.
12. What level of detail is required in the budget? The level of detail required in the budget is as specific as possible.
Applicants should provide detailed cost information for each line item as applicable.
MassCEC / Workforce / Funding / Climate-Critical Workforce Training Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants Career Pathway Training: up to $1,200,000 Career Preparedness: up to $600,000 Planning or Capacity: up to $50,000 or $150,000 By 11:59pm EST on November 23, 2026 By 11:59pm EST on February 26, 2027 By 11:59 EST on May 3, 2027 Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network Strand B: Rolling, through May 15, 2027 Climatetech Pathmaker Grants Program Area Clean Transportation Program Type No-Cost Services Award Potential: No-cost services Application Deadline: Rolling Notice of Intent: Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Charging Hubs Program Program Area Clean Transportation Program Type Consulting/Services School Bus: Fleet Deployment Program Area Clean Transportation Award Potential: $2,500,000
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations that can build and scale career pathways and upskilling programs for Massachusetts residents in climate-critical priority occupations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $750,000 (for Equipment, Infrastructure and Training Ecosystem Support). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment, and Infrastructure Grants are due May 3, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment, and Infrastructure Grants is funded by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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