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.

Federal Grants

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grants fund technical, planning, design and construction assistance to repair, replace, reconstruct, or remove dams that fail to meet minimum state dam safety standards and pose unacceptable risk to life and property.

State Grants

Cities, towns, public schools, and public libraries are eligible to apply to the Municipal Cybersecurity Awareness Grant Program. Information sessions will be held on November 15, December 6, and December 13, 2023.

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is accepting applications for the FY24 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program through December 1, 2023.

Webinar

Funding a Dam Removal Project

Mass Rivers, MA Division of Ecological Restoration, Charles River Watershed Assoc.

Wednesday, December 6 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. online

One in a series of webinars gives municipalities and NGOs the knowledge they need to successfully manage and carry out a dam removal project.

Event

Engage, Inform, Persuade: Data Storytelling Workshop

Philanthropy Massachusetts

Wednesday, December 6 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. online

This workshop will equip participants with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to transform data into compelling narratives for annual reports and other outward-facing communications.

Grants and Equity Advocacy

The Massachusetts Restorative Justice Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

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