Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center

The buyer is offering planning and capacity grants to support workforce development programs in clean energy and climate-critical fields. Grants aim to increase access and inclusion for underrepresented populations and environmental justice communities. Funding will support program design, capacity building, and preliminary implementation activities. The buyer seeks innovative approaches to create career pathways, raise awareness, and support minority and women-owned businesses in the clean energy sector.

• 10/23/2024 - Pre-Application Webinar
• 12/6/2024 - First Priority Reading Date
• 2/28/2025 - Second Priority Reading Date
• 5/19/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Design workforce development programs for clean energy and climate-critical fields
• Plan career pathway training programs leading to employment in climate-critical occupations
• Develop clean energy career awareness and exploration programs for adult learners
• Create support programs for minority and women-owned businesses in climate-critical fields
• Build organizational capacity to implement workforce development initiatives
• Establish partnerships with employers, training providers, and community organizations
• Conduct outreach to target populations including environmental justice communities
• Design curriculum and program components for workforce training
• Plan for supportive services to address barriers faced by target populations
• Develop metrics and evaluation plans to track program outcomes and impact