Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) funds early-stage and pilot-stage clean energy and climatetech innovations that accelerate decarbonization and grow Massachusetts’ clean-energy economy. They prioritize Massachusetts-based teams or projects that will be deployed in/for Massachusetts, supporting technology commercialization (prototype validation through pilot/demonstration) and workforce/equity initiatives tied to the cleantech ecosystem. MassCEC runs structured grant programs (notably Catalyst/DICES for very early R&D and InnovateMass for pilots) and often requires technical milestones and cost-sharing for larger awards.
Program-driven, non-dilutive grants distributed through recurring competitive windows: Catalyst/DICES (early-stage grants up to ~$75,000; ~twice yearly) and InnovateMass (tech-to-market/pilot awards up to $350,000; rolling on a trimester schedule). Awards typically require milestone tracking and may require applicant cost-share; applications are competitive and program-specific rather than open multi-year unrestricted grants.
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Target the program that matches your TRL (Catalyst/DICES for prototype-stage, InnovateMass for pilots). Ensure the project will be deployed in or benefit Massachusetts and be prepared to show technical milestones, a budget with cost-share if requested, and a commercialization plan. Note deadlines: Catalyst/DICES windows ~twice/year; InnovateMass accepts applications on three rolling cycles per year—check program pages for exact dates—and contact MassCEC staff early with questions.
Current and upcoming funding from Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Employers in Massachusetts clean energy and related sectors may participate; nonprofits may be eligible if serving as employers.
Deadline: Rolling
Who can apply: Lead Applicant must be a U.S. company and a climatetech startup with proprietary technology at TRL 5-8. Applicant teams must include at least two entities, including one or more demonstration partners providing host sites. Cost share is required (at least 50% of the grant amount, or 25% for projects at public benefit sites).
Deadline: Proposals accepted on a rolling basis until the earlier of funding exhaustion or June 30, 2026. Applications due March 9, 2026; concept papers for GridTech Spotlight due January 12, 2026.
Who can apply: Lead applicant must have a Massachusetts office or staffing and be able to submit a Certificate of Good Standing. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, academic institutions, government agencies, and for-profit entities. Funding is for a regional hub-and-spoke model rather than a single business.
Deadline: Final deadline May 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET; early deadline January 16, 2026.
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