Massachusetts economic agency launches grant funding for mass timber projects

Massachusetts economic agency launches grant funding for mass timber projects July 10, 2026 | 10:08 am CDT

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Massachusetts economic agency launches grant funding for mass timber projects

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Dakota Smith

July 10, 2026 | 10:08 am CDT

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Projects may be at any phase, from early design through pre-construction. Photo by Erica Houskeeper, VSJF. 

BOSTON, MASS Timber Assembly, a new 12-month accelerator program funded by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, is a 12-month cohort program for Massachusetts building project teams pursuing mass timber construction. Up to eight teams will be selected to receive grant funding, hands-on technical assistance, facilitated peer-to-peer learning, and workshop sessions with industry experts; all committed to sharing their experience about how to best advance individual projects and mass timber adoption more broadly.

MASS Timber Assembly is designed to:

Advance the design and construction of mass timber projects in Massachusetts.

Build the capacity of Massachusetts-based project teams to design and construct mass timber buildings.

Generate knowledge to expand the market for mass timber in Massachusetts.

Award potential $40,000

Application deadline August 28, 2026

Who's eligible MASS Timber Assembly is open to any active project team in Massachusetts committed to mass timber construction.

Participants will receive:

$40,000 in grant funding per project team.

A structured technical analysis of the project’s cost, construction schedule, and carbon impacts, developed collaboratively with the project team.

Dedicated 1:1 technical assistance from mass timber and embodied carbon experts.

Access to key decision makers in the mass timber supply ecosystem, including hands-on workshops and industry roundtables.

Peer-to-peer learning with seven other project teams navigating similar challenges.

In-person program sessions, including: a kickoff event, technical training from WoodWorks, a dedicated construction-management session, a mid-program industry roundtable, and a final showcase.

Shared team workspace and cohort communications tools.

A published case study in the MASS Timber Assembly project collection.

Applicant teams must include:

A project owner or developer.

An architect.

A general contractor.

Structural engineers are strongly encouraged as part of the project team.

Projects may be at any phase, from early design through pre-construction. Hybrid mass timber projects and existing building renovations and additions are welcome. Both first-time and experienced mass timber teams are encouraged to apply. All building types and most building sizes are eligible. Housing is a particular priority given Massachusetts’s current housing needs; housing projects must include six or more units.

How to apply Submit your completed application via the MASS Timber Assembly Application Form by August 28, 2026.

To learn more, visit masscec.com. 

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