Berkshire First Five

March 4, 2024

The First Five from Berkshire Funding Focus includes a mix of content for nonprofits, municipalities, schools, and businesses.   See the BFF website for more - or contact kpelto@berkshireplanning.org.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) seeks applications for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants.

The U.S. Department of Education provides competitive grants to support and demonstrate innovative partnerships to train school-based mental health services providers for employment in schools and local educational agencies (LEAs).

Farmers who own or operate farmland placed under an Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) can apply for up to $35,000 to restore inactive agricultural land through the Stewardship Assistance and Restoration on APRs Program.

The Municipal ADA Improvement Grant application opens May 1, 2024, for project or planning grants up to $250,000.

Getting Started with Grants

Philanthropy Massachusetts

Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

This session will break down the basics of grant writing with a lens for what funders are really looking for in your proposal narrative.

3rd Annual Small Business Resource Expo

Exposición de recursos de Berkshire para negocios pequeños

Wednesday, May 22, Mayo 22, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Includes a grant workshop from BFF!

A number of federal agencies have published a rule guiding Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations.

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 you.

Berkshire Funding Focus

www.berkshirefundingfocus.org