Berkshire First Five Doubleheader

June 4, 2023

This week's Berkshire First Five is doubly useful as there is so much to share! See the BFF website for even more - or contact kpelto@berkshireplanning.org.

1

Federal Grants

Renew America's Nonprofits: The U.S. Department of Energy will fund portfolios of energy efficient improvements in nonprofit buildings.

Critical Sector Job Quality: The U.S. Department of Labor will fund demonstration projects to expand job quality in the care, climate resiliency, and hospitality sectors that will be centered on the needs of workers.

BFF is holding meetings to plan proposals to these grants - let kpelto@berkshireplanning.org know if you'd like to attend.

2

State Grants

Municipal Road Safety: The MA Office of Grants and Research will support traditional enforcement activities and new strategies to reduce roadway crashes, injuries, fatalities, and associated economic losses, including inequity in road safety.

Municipal Sustainable Materials Recovery: MassDEP will support local recycling, composting/organics, reuse, source reduction, program development, and enforcement activities that increase diversion and reduce disposal.

3

Training

Grant Writing Series

Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires

July 17, 31, August 14, 28, and September 11, 25

  • Presented by: Alice Ruhnke, President, Grant Station 

Boots to Business Reboot

Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England

Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • A virtual class open to Veteran students, Veterans of all eras, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military-connected family members who are interested in starting or growing a small business.

4

Webinar

SAM.gov – New Look, New Search Tool, New Numbers – Same Old Questions!

Tuesday, June 6, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Learn about changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) database - new elements, some of the same old questions, and some new problems. 

U.S. Census Bureau: Finding Date for the 5 Race Categories.

Thursday, June 8, 2023 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Topics to be covered include population, educational attainment, poverty, and income.

5

Grants and Equity Advocacy

The U.S. Small Business Administration Council on Underserved Communities will meet on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To participate via Zoom, register here.

The 2023 Compliance Supplement for the Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR Part 200) is available for public review with comments due on July 21, 2023.

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.

Berkshire Funding Focus

www.berkshirefundingfocus.org