The Challenge: Increase the Supply of Heat Pump and HVAC Technicians
A growing supply gap in heat pump and HVAC technicians is increasing the risk of a bottleneck in statewide building retrofit and decarbonization efforts that are critical to meeting the Commonwealth's climate goals.
About Heat Pump & HVAC Training Network
The Heat Pump and HVAC Technician Training Network Program provides HVAC technician workforce training, equipment, and planning grants to community colleges. These grants provide direct funding and technical assistance to community colleges that can establish or upgrade HVAC training centers. By increasing access to modern, relevant training equipment and infrastructure, the colleges can build and scale career pathways that help Massachusetts residents access and advance in HVAC mechanic and technician occupations.
This program implements the commitment to launch additional HVAC training programs at community colleges statewide that Governor Maura Healey announced during her 2024 State of the Commonwealth address.
$30,000 to $1,200,000
February 19, 2025
Funding Schedule
This is an estimated timeline and is subject to change at MassCEC's discretion.
Process Step |
Timing |
|---|---|
Release of RFP |
January 6, 2025 |
Questions due to MassCEC via rfpworkforce@masscec.com |
Ongoing through February 3, 2025 |
Questions with answers posted to this webpage |
Through February 7, 2025 |
Pre-application webinar |
January 22, 2025 |
Pre-application office hours |
|
Proposals due |
February 19, 2025 by 11:59 pm |
Additional applicant questions/interviews |
As needed |
Notification of award |
March 2025 |
Contracting with awardees |
April 2025 |
Who's Eligible
Applicants must be one of the 15 Massachusetts community colleges. Any other organizations that wish to apply for funding to develop an HVAC or Heat Pump Training Program may consider applying to one of our other funding opportunities linked at the bottom of this webpage.
APPLY
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via email to rfpworkforce@masscec.com with the subject line "Community College Heat Pump HVAC Training Grant Application."
Application Materials
Pre-Application Webinar
Eligible applicants are encouraged to attend a pre-application webinar for the Heat Pump & HVAC Training Network funding opportunity on January 22, 2025 from 2 to 3 pm.
A recording of the webinar and a copy of the slides will be posted here after the webinar.
Pre-Application Office Hours
To learn more about this funding opportunity and speak directly with MassCEC's Workforce program staff, sign up for one of our office hours:
Additional Funding Opportunities
Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment & Infrastructure Grants
- Career Pathway Training: $800,000
- Climate-Critical Upskilling: $600,000
- Equipment, Infrastructure and Training Ecosystem Support: $750,000
February 7, 2025
May 2, 2025
Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants
Career Pathway Training: up to $1,200,000
Career Awareness: up to $400,000
February 7, 2025
May 2, 2025
Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants
$50,000 for Planning; $150,000 for Capacity
May 19, 2025
Priority Deadlines:
- 1st Priority Deadline: Dec 6, 2024
- 2nd Priority Deadline: Feb 28, 2025