Berkshire First Five

October 30, 2023

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 National Endowment for the Humanities will accept applications through January 12, 2024 from cultural institutions for Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections grants.

The Massachusetts Broadband Institute's Gap Networks Grant Program can expand access and connectivity in unserved and underserved locations to bridge the digital divide.

MA Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) Virtual Round Table

Small Business Administration & Veterans Business Outreach Center of NE

Tuesday, October 31 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. online

In recognition of National Veterans’ Small Business Week, hear from Veterans who have achieved success through certification.

Launch of the NEW Common Grant Application Language

Philanthropy Massachusetts

Thursday, November 2 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. online

Join Philanthropy MA for the formal launch of their new Common Grant Application. Registration closes at 2:00 p.m. on November 1st.

Register Here

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has filed An Act to Provide for Competitiveness and Infrastructure for Massachusetts to create a fund that will expand the state's capacity to satisfy federal grant matching requirements.

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.

Berkshire Funding Focus

www.berkshirefundingfocus.org