DEP-BPE-NOI/RFR-FY26-CERP-GAP IV GRANT

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking proposals from eligible entities to implement energy efficiency and clean energy facility upgrades to their facilities. The Gap IV Energy Grant Program aims to provide grants for energy cost savings through energy efficiency upgrades, installation of clean energy systems, and energy storage systems. Eligible projects include energy efficiency projects, such as building envelope treatments, heat pumps, and variable speed drives, as well as clean energy projects, including renewable energy generation and energy storage projects. • Eligible entities include publicly owned drinking water or wastewater facilities, nonprofit agricultural and food producing or distribution organizations, and small businesses engaged in food distribution or processing. • The grant program has a total of $5,000,000 in grant funds available. • The application deadline is December 16, 2025. • The grant program aims to support energy projects and cost savings to eligible entities that have a positive impact on low-income and diverse communities.