The First Five from Berkshire Funding Focus includes a mix of content for nonprofits, municipalities, schools, and businesses. See the BFF websitefor more - or contact kpelto@berkshireplanning.org.
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Federal Grants
The U.S. Department of Education invites applications to 1) promote the development, demonstration, and use of technology; 2) support educational activities of value in the classroom for children with disabilities; 3) provide support for captioning and video description for use in the classroom; and 4) provide accessible educational materials to children with disabilities in a timely manner.
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State Grants
MassTrails provides matching grants to plan, design, create, and maintain diverse networks of trails, trail systems, and trails experiences. Apply by February 1, 2024 for $100,000 to $500,000.
You are not alone if you’ve received the sad news that a grant proposal was not selected for funding. Join two seasoned government grant writers and reviewers to learn six of the common reasons proposals fail – and what you can do to increase the odds that your next proposal will be successful.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks feedback on a proposed three-year pilot grant program to support cybersecurity and advanced firewall services for eligible schools and libraries. Comments are due by January 29, 2024.
About Berkshire Funding Focus
Berkshire Funding Focus (BFF), a regional initiative housed at BRPC, supports Berkshire County towns, businesses, nonprofits, and schools seeking state and federal funds to aid with recovery and rebuilding efforts. Learn more here: www.berkshirefundingfocus.org.
Have questions? Contact Recovery Grant Specialist Karen Pelto. We look forward to helping you find opportunities and resources that are right for your municipality or school.
