Mass Save Community Education Grant Program

Mass Save Community Education Grant Program is sponsored by Sponsors of Mass Save. The Mass Save Community Education Grant Program supports Environmental Justice Communities in bringing energy efficiency education programs to their residents.

Mass Save Community Education Grant Mass Save Community Education Grant Equitable access to energy efficiency education Through the Mass Save Community Education Grant, the Sponsors of Mass Save are supporting communities to bring energy efficiency education programs to their residents.

Grant funding and support serves to increase awareness and access into the energy efficiency programs as well as engage with community-based organizations to promote energy efficiency-focused educational and culturally relevant opportunities.

The Sponsors of Mass Save are prioritizing increased engagement with local communities through energy efficiency education and literacy to help equitably reduce the energy burden and carbon footprint across the Mass Save Sponsor communities. Informational sessions on the application process will take place on the following dates: Please email [email protected] if you are interested in joining the informational session.

For one year, all grant applicants must participate in an annual program progress evaluation and carry out a number of activities, including: Collaborating with participating Mass Save Sponsors Creating innovative strategies and initiatives to engage residents Selected grant recipients may receive: Funding that can range from $5,000 to $25,000 per year depending on project proposals (awarded in two cycles) to support project costs.

Mass Save branded collateral, if available, to assist in marketing efforts of the grantee. Assistance planning local events. Pre-recorded training sessions by content experts on energy efficiency offerings and best practices.

Access to a utility company account manager to maximize energy efficiency opportunities in municipal buildings. The Mass Save Sponsors offer multiple income based programs. Please review our enhanced incentives to learn more.

Grant applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: Represent one or more of the following criteria: Community-based organizations, non-profits/501(C)(3), groups with a fiscal agent, K-12 agencies, civic associations or neighborhood councils. Commit to submitting continued progress tracking metrics throughout the grant program. A mid-year and final report is required.

Reporting is submitted via the grant portal. Participate in monthly calls. Share relevant progress relating to the outlined tactics and goals reflected during the application process.

Propose to focus outreach in Environmental Justice Communities. Involve customers within the following priority populations: renters, landlords, English-isolated residents, K-12 students, income-eligible individuals. Accepted applicants are eligible to apply again after completing the full year and submitting proper reporting documentation.

Agree to communicate all proposed changes to budget usage, program scope, or community served to the Mass Save Sponsor relevant to the grant. Agree to share best practices and created programs with the Mass Save Sponsors and fellow grantees.

The Mass Save Sponsors welcome applications servicing all of Massachusetts, but will prioritize environmental justice communities with a particular focus on renters, landlords, English isolated customers, K-12 student organizations and income-eligible individuals. Apply Now ( Grant applications will be reviewed quarterly ) If you already set up an account, simply log back into your application.

If you have not set up an account, follow the steps to set up an account. If you do not remember your password, use the "forgot password" function. If you receive an error when creating an account, it is likely that an account already exists under that email address.

If you need to return your application, simply log back in using the credentials you created.

If you prefer to submit your application via email, please send your completed application to [email protected] Informational sessions on the application process will take place on the following dates: Please email [email protected] if you are interested in joining the informal session or if you experience any difficulties with the online portal and need assistance.