Workforce Equity Programs

MassCEC supports organizations that can plan, develop, and deliver career training programs (or pathways to programs) leading to employment in climate-critical occupational categories and business fields that will serve individuals from Environmental Justice (EJ) and low-income neighborhoods, members of Federally recognized or state acknowledged tribes, fossil fuel workers, or other underrepresented populations in the clean energy sector. Through large-scale, multi-year funding opportunities up to $1.2 million across two to three years, MassCEC will enable these organizations to develop and expand workforce development activities while leveraging existing workforce resources, such as the MassHire Workforce Investment Boards and Career Center network, existing Community College and CTI programs, etc.

This funding opportunity is now closed; future application rounds will be announced in late 2023.

MassCEC supports organizations that assist MWBEs in their creation, entry, and/or expansion into fields that are critical to meeting the Commonwealth's climate goals of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Through large-scale, multi-year funding opportunities up to $1 million across up to three years, MassCEC will support these organizations in their efforts to provide certification-assistance, mentoring, networking, pipelines to procurements, access to capital, and more that historically has been limited to businesses owned by minorities or women.

This funding opportunity is now closed; future application rounds will be announced in late 2023.

Applicants to the Implementation Grants and MWBE Support Grants that are not at the stage of implementation may be instead eligible for planning and capacity grants.  Applicants may apply for $20,000 to $150,000 in funding for work completed over six months to two years. MassCEC will support organizations that have a strong vision of workforce training or MWBE support that need additional resources and time to develop partnerships, leverage other funding and resources, and prepare for implementation.

The current round is now open. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until June 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM.