Green Communities Grants
Green Communities Grants support Massachusetts municipalities with energy-efficiency and renewable-energy projects in public buildings, facilities, and schools to reduce energy use and long-term costs.
This grant was recently updated
The Green Communities Competitive Grant deadline changed from October 9, 2026, to April 9, 2027, at 4 p.m.
Funder: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Due Dates: December 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. (FY26 Annual Report) | April 9, 2027, at 4 p.m. (Competitive Grant application)
Funding Amounts: Grants support municipal energy-efficiency and renewable-energy projects
Summary: Green Communities Grants help Massachusetts municipalities reduce energy use and costs in public buildings, facilities, and schools.
Key Information: Competitive Grant applicants must be designated Green Communities in good standing and close prior designation and competitive grants before applying.
Description
Green Communities Grants support clean energy projects that reduce municipal energy use and long-term costs across Massachusetts. Offered through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and administered by the Department of Energy Resources’ Green Communities Division, the program finances energy-efficiency and renewable-energy improvements in public buildings, facilities, and schools. Its goals include strengthening local economies and helping communities adopt clean, affordable, resilient energy solutions.
The Green Communities Designation and Grant Program combines financial support with technical assistance, education, and local guidance from Regional Coordinators. Municipalities meet five designation criteria to qualify as Green Communities, then maintain their eligibility through annual reporting. Competitive Grants support additional energy-saving municipal projects for designated communities in good standing.
