Grant Program Information and Eligibility
The Leading by Example Clean Energy Grant Program – Feasibility Studies (the Program) for State Entities is intended to provide financial support for specific state entity efforts to study the feasibility of technologies and strategies that will result in recommendations or analysis that ideally will lead to the implementation of projects that result in emissions reductions. These feasibility studies can also serve as ‘proof of concept’ for other state and non-state entities; as noted by the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan, these types of studies are needed to identify solutions for decarbonizing complex building types and systems. In addition, the Program is designed to support the Executive Order 594 directives for LBE to conduct cross-cutting studies examining key programmatic priorities that will support successful emissions efforts.
Specifically, Program funds will focus on studies that are linked to decarbonization efforts within state buildings and are intended to support state agency efforts to develop and install a range of clean energy technologies at state facilities and are intended to significantly reduce or eliminate onsite fossil fuel combustion, reduce energy use, and/or lower energy costs. Basic details of this Program Opportunity Notice (PON) are below.
| Award | Up to $150,000 per study |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | State entities including executive branch agencies, state institutions of higher education, and quasi-public authorities. |
| Feasibility Strategies and Technologies | Renewable thermal, innovative solar, renewable CHP fuels, energy resilience, energy storage, long-range decarbonization roadmaps, other clean technologies or strategies that target reductions in energy use, emissions, and fossil fuels. |
| Schedule | Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and studies should target completion of any study within six months, but longer durations may be requested. |
| PON Response Deadline | June 30, 2027 |
| Additional Information | Please review the full PON on COMMBUYS. |
Applications must be submitted via email to Morgan.Bowler@mass.gov and LBE-Grants@mass.gov. LBE staff is available to discuss potential grant projects prior to submission. Please contact Morgan.Bowler@mass.gov with any questions.
Application Form and Required Documents
All applicants shall complete the “LBE Feasibility Study Grant Application Form” and submit electronically via email to Morgan Bowler at Morgan.Bowler@mass.gov and LBE-Grants@mass.gov.
DOER reserves the right to request additional information following application submittal during the evaluation process. In order to increase replicability and provide valuable insights to other entities, awarded applicants will be asked to release a copy of the final study content to DOER within a reasonable timeframe following its completion.
How to Apply
All applicants shall complete the “LBE Feasibility Study Grant Application Form” (Attachment A) and submit electronically via email to Morgan.Bowler@mass.gov and LBE-Grants@mass.gov.
Applications must be submitted by a Massachusetts executive branch agency, state institution of higher education, or quasi-public authority.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis and approved for funds until the monies are no longer available. On the 15th of each month (or the Monday following the 15th should that day fall on a weekend), the DOER will review all active applications that have been received after the 15th day of the previous month. Following initiation of this review process, applicants can expect an estimated 6–8-week processing period to reach a final determination on their application. Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2027, or until all funds have been awarded, whichever comes first.