Berkshire First Five

December 11, 2023

The First Five from Berkshire Funding Focus will return on January 8, 2024. See the BFF website for more - or contact kpelto@berkshireplanning.org.

The National Endowment for the Arts' Challenge America grants support small organizations new to federal funding for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved communities.

Healthy Soils Challenge Grants promote soil health, sustainable land management, community engagement, and tools for municipal soil mapping, assessment and planning.

Nonprofit Bylaws Consultation

The Lawyers Clearinghouse Nonprofit Legal Assistance Program

Wednesday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m. to Noon online

This consultation is intended for any nonprofit looking to review, update or create bylaws, from established nonprofits to those who have just incorporated.

Simplifying Social Media Marketing for Small Business

U.S. Small Business Administration

Thursday, December 14 from Noon to 1:15 p.m. online

Explore key questions every small business owner has to answer when they embark on an online marketing effort: What do I need to start? What platform should I use? How does it work? What does it cost?

Register Here

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a Request for Information seeking public feedback about educational and professional development programming for careers in clean energy. Responses are due by Friday, January 26, 2024.

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