Climatetech Pathmaker Grants
Climatetech Pathmaker Grants support Massachusetts residents through employer-aligned training for battery energy storage and power systems careers, aiming to expand access to permanent employment.
Funder: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Due Dates: January 8, 2027 (Proposals) | April 16, 2027 (Final deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per employment outcome benchmark over one year; higher costs require justification
Summary: Supports employer-aligned training connecting Massachusetts residents to entry-level battery energy storage and power systems careers.
Key Information: Applicants need at least one industry partner with a direct hiring need and must contract with MassHire.
Description
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s Climatetech Pathmaker Grants support short-term, employer-driven training that expands access to climatetech careers while addressing workforce shortages. This solicitation supports Battery Energy Storage Solution (BESS) Technicians and Power Systems Technicians. Programs must incorporate track-specific Pathmaker Core Competencies, with flexibility to add curriculum responsive to employer needs.
The program prioritizes Massachusetts residents without significant industry experience or related higher education, particularly people from environmentally burdened or low-income neighborhoods, underrepresented communities, and federally recognized or state-acknowledged tribes within the Commonwealth. Funding and technical assistance support recruitment, technical and job-readiness training, stipends, wraparound supports, employer engagement, placement, and retention. The goal is permanent employment immediately after training or within three months of completion.
