Barr Foundation Support for Massachusetts Climate Projects
Massachusetts and other New England 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, fiscally sponsored projects, and public agencies working on renewable energy, clean mobility, or climate resilience can access funding through Barr Foundation. Grants prioritize equity-centered, often POC-led efforts that cut greenhouse gas emissions, build climate-resilient communities, and strengthen an inclusive climate movement in the Northeast.
Barr Foundation
Building Decarbonization Funding from MassCEC
Nonprofit and public-entity building owners in Massachusetts can receive portfolio-wide electrification and decarbonization planning services to advance toward zero-emissions buildings. Focused on building decarbonization, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center invites eligible organizations to join its BETA: Roadmaps pilot for custom multi-year roadmaps, implementation support, and financing analysis that can complement renewable and sustainable energy efforts.
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
Massachusetts Community Programs Funding via Costco Foundation
Massachusetts nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations requesting cash support only. Programs with clear community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified funding may be competitive, including those integrating renewable energy within qualifying community services.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services approaches can seek support to address social problems, including those intersecting with renewable or sustainable energy in Massachusetts. Creag Foundation considers invited proposals from smaller or evolving organizations developing new solutions to existing or previously unaddressed social issues; interested groups may begin with a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth with education, health, development, or welfare programs can seek up to US $15,000 for child advocacy, poverty relief, homelessness, and environmental education projects, including in Massachusetts. The Dan Paul Foundation supports workshops, scholarships, scientific endeavors, and enrichment initiatives that directly benefit children and young people worldwide.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Eversource Energy Foundation Renewable Energy Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits running renewable or sustainable energy, environmental stewardship, or related community programs can access funding through Eversource Energy Foundation, with typical awards of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Eligible organizations must be within Eversource’s service territory and may also propose projects in education, basic needs, wellness, workforce, or community development.
Eversource Energy Foundation Inc
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Climate Resilience
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for climate resilience, crisis response, education, or economic empowerment in Massachusetts and beyond can seek up to US $100,000 to scale innovative solutions. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities, including those advancing clean energy, green jobs, or other regenerative, low-carbon initiatives.
Cisco Systems Foundation
School Decarbonization Funding from MassCEC
Public K-12 schools, districts, and educational collaboratives in Massachusetts can receive up to US $250,000 in low- or no-cost technical assistance for decarbonization planning and energy-efficient school facilities. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center supports renewable and sustainable energy upgrades through comprehensive building assessments, decarbonization roadmaps, focused studies, and renewable energy feasibility and REC analyses.
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
Massachusetts Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including those in Massachusetts, can apply for the Hearst Foundations’ Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Funding supports impactful programs, capital projects, and limited general or endowment support, with emphasis on youth engagement, arts education, STEM/STEAM, and artist development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Massachusetts Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
PNC Foundation provides Massachusetts nonprofits with funding for early childhood education and community economic development, especially benefiting low- and moderate-income families. 501(c)(3) organizations in PNC service communities may be eligible for programs ranging from early learning and arts to neighborhood revitalization, which can complement broader sustainability or renewable energy-related community initiatives.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Charitable organizations in Massachusetts and worldwide can seek funding for humanitarian, science and education, community and environment, and arts and culture projects. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities deliver sustainable development initiatives, disaster relief, youth services, health, environmental education, and cultural programming, which may benefit organizations integrating renewable or sustainable energy into broader community efforts.
La Roche, Inc.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Massachusetts Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical work may be eligible for this U.S.-focused funding. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help tax-exempt organizations with broadly beneficial programs, which can include renewable or sustainable energy initiatives that advance general welfare within the country.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Sustainability Project Grants for Nonprofits from Green Mountain Energy
Nonprofit organizations running renewable energy and broader sustainability projects in Massachusetts and other eligible states can apply for US $50,000 - US $400,000 in funding from Green Mountain Energy’s Sun Club Sustainability Grant. Focus areas include rooftop solar, energy efficiency, clean transportation, education, resource conservation, and sustainable agriculture, with awards based on environmental, social, and financial impact.
Green Mountain Energy
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts working on community development, housing, jobs, hunger, or related basic needs may be eligible for sponsorship support; arts, culture, environmental, and diversity initiatives are also considered. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional sponsorships may benefit programs that complement renewable or sustainable energy efforts within broader community revitalization work.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help support poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, and human services for smaller organizations worldwide, which may include Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3)s working alongside renewable energy or sustainability initiatives.
Gupta Family Foundation
Renewable Energy Funding for Nonprofits from Island Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on renewable energy, climate change, or related environmental initiatives in Massachusetts, especially Southeastern coastal communities, may be eligible for operating or project support. Grants from Island Foundation help Massachusetts groups link climate change and regional planning, support sustainable fisheries and agriculture, and advance environmental justice and community health in coastal areas.
Island Foundation
Renewable Energy Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on renewable and sustainable energy projects, including those in Massachusetts, can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to advance their programs. With a mission to support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation provides grants globally to smaller nonprofits aligned with its focus areas, including environmental initiatives.
Hansen Family Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations active over three years that serve communities in the Southern U.S. can seek Robinson Foundation support for programs, not capital projects. Funding may benefit Massachusetts partners working on renewable or sustainable energy when projects address areas like poverty relief, education, disaster relief, health, veterans, families, animal welfare, or conservation.
Robinson Foundation
Massachusetts Environmental Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects. Organizations advancing environmental or renewable energy efforts may be eligible if they align with the foundation’s broad mission to respect life, people, and the environment and create positive, forward-looking change.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public schools, and local government entities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects in Massachusetts communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible applicants to propose programs that align with its mission and may complement renewable and sustainable energy efforts.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Basic Needs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. The TJX Foundation supports programs helping vulnerable families and children access resources and opportunities to build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental, human services, disaster relief, or related programs, including those in Massachusetts, can apply for Lawrence Foundation’s unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help organizations worldwide cover general operating or program/project costs, with reasonable indirect costs allowed.
Lawrence Foundation
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Support for Hydropower
Letter of inquiry due Mar 2, 2027
Massachusetts renewable energy developers and other commercial, industrial, institutional, nonprofit, or public entities can access funding to modernize small hydropower and conduit facilities through the Commonwealth Hydropower Grant. Massachusetts Clean Energy Center offers up to US $300,000 for feasibility studies or construction that increase MA RPS-qualified hydropower output and benefit Massachusetts entities or workers.
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
MassCEC Technology Modernization Grants in Massachusetts
Letter of inquiry due Apr 3, 2027
Qualified technology consultants or firms in Massachusetts can apply for Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s three-phase engagement to assess, modernize, host, and support its Production Tracking System for renewable energy programs. This contract-style opportunity funds diagnostics, migration, and long-term operations for systems supporting RPS, SREC, Renewable Thermal, Alternative Energy, and Clean Peak Standard compliance.
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
Massachusetts Community Programs Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards; awards US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful community programs. Projects with sustainable practices or environmental education may be especially relevant for renewable and sustainable energy efforts.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Decarbonization Project Funding from Massachusetts DOER
Letter of inquiry due Jun 30, 2027
Eligible Massachusetts state entities planning to replace fossil-fuel systems with efficient electric or renewable thermal equipment can apply for the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources’ Public Entity Decarbonization Grant, with awards up to US $2,450,000. Funding supports heating, cooling, water heating, maintenance, landscaping, and commercial kitchen electrification projects at existing state facilities, including those advancing renewable and sustainable energy goals.
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources