Intervenor Support Grant Program

The Intervenor Grant Support Program (“Program”) was established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through An Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity and protecting ratepayers, St. 2024, c. 239 (the “2024 Climate Act”).

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Overview

The Intervenor Grant Support Program (“Program”) was established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through An Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity and protecting ratepayers, St. 2024, c. 239 (the “2024 Climate Act”).  The Program provides financial assistance to eligible organizations, community groups, and certain governmental bodies who are presently or historically unable to participate in proceedings before the Department of Public Utilities (“Department”) and Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Board”) because of financial hardship, inadequate resources, or lack of technical expertise.   

The goal of the Intervenor Grant Support Program is to support meaningful participation in energy-related decision-making and ensure diverse perspectives are considered as we transition to an equitable and clean energy future.  The 2024 Climate Act also establishes the Division of Public Participation (DPP) at the Department and authorizes DPP to administer all aspects of the Program. 

  

Final Regulations

The Intervenor Support Grant Program is governed by Final Regulations, 220 CMR 34.00. The Order adopting the Final Regulations addresses the comments received during the rulemaking process and explains the Department’s rationale for changes made to the regulations.  

• 220 CMR 34.00 Final Regulations
• 220 CMR 34.00 Order
• Grant Application Form 

  

Important Dates

Action	Date
DPU adopts the 220 CMR 34.00 Final Regulations	Friday, February 27, 2026
Start date for processing Grant Applications for Department and Board Proceedings	Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Please note: Department or Board proceedings initiated before July 1, 2026, are not eligible for grants through the Program.  

The Department is developing additional Program guidance and templates to assist with Program implementation and offer support to potential grant applicants and grantees. This webpage will continue to be updated with Program guidance and resources.  

For questions about the Program email [e-mail].  

Rulemaking Background

The Department issued a straw proposal on the Intervenor Support Grant Program on April 11, 2025, describing the proposed Program including the grant application process, eligibility criteria, funding levels, and method and timeline for the disbursement of funds.  An overview of this straw proposal was presented at a series of four stakeholder sessions held in April and May 2025.  Oral and written comments were accepted on the straw proposal.  Comments received from stakeholders were used to draft the proposed regulations. 

On September 12, 2025, the Department opened a rulemaking to establish requirements for Intervenor Support Grant Program, 220 CMR 34.00. The Department held four public hearings in October and November to receive comments on the proposed regulations. 

On February 13, 2026, the Department filed the regulations with the Secretary of State’s office for publication February 27, 2026. 

Date published:	February 11, 2026
Last updated:	February 11, 2026