Sponsors of Mass Save Grant to Support Energy Efficiency Education
BOSTON — The Sponsors of Mass Save announced that applications are now open for the fourth round of the Mass Save Community Education Grant, an initiative that serves to increase access to and awareness of energy efficiency programs through educational and culturally relevant opportunities for residents in Environmental Justice Communities (EJCs).
This continued effort by the Sponsors aims to equitably reduce carbon footprints across communities and help the commonwealth reach its net zero goals.??
For one year, all grant applicants must participate in an annual program progress evaluation and carry out a number of activities, which include collaborating with participating Mass Save Sponsors and creating initiatives to help engage residents in energy efficiency education and programs. While the application is open to all organizations that meet eligibility requirements, priority will be given to EJCs with a particular focus on renters, landlords, English isolated customers, K-12 student organizations and income-eligible individuals.
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 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
Since 2022, the Mass Save Community Education Grant has delivered more than $1M in funding statewide to 48 recipients. A critical component of the upcoming 2025-2027 Three-Year Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Plan, the Sponsors will continue to provide this funding opportunity twice a year for community-based organizations, helping to bring energy efficiency awareness and education to residents in EJCs.
To apply for the grant, visit the online application on MassSave.com. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15, 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the informational session on Nov. 6, 2024 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.?To register for the webinar, reach out to Kaira Fox at kaira.fox@eversource.com.
