Community Engagement Planning Grants

Eligible Applicants

Additional Requirements

Organizations or a partnership/team that represent the community interest in municipalities with or immediately adjacent to Section 77 Project sites as identified by the EDCs are eligible to apply and are collectively termed “Applicants”. If there are multiple parties that are jointly applying, one party should take on the role of leading the application team (“Lead Applicant”). The Lead Applicant will sign Attachment 1, contract with MassCEC if selected, and receive funds from MassCEC. The following entities are eligible to apply: Community‐based organizations such as community development corporations (“CDCs”), community action partnerships, neighborhood revitalization organizations, advocacy groups, and other non‐profit organizations; Public entities such as municipalities and regional planning agencies; and Other entities that represent the community interest. Additional eligibility notes: Applicants should have a demonstrated history working or living within, and/or engaging with a given Community (associated with a given Project site); and Applicants are not required to have experience in clean energy. For more information, visit MassCEC.

Geographic Eligibility

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