Berkshire First Five

October 23, 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 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program is accepting applications from local governments for community-driven resilience and hazard mitigation planning.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Municipal Vulnerability Program (MVP) is accepting Expressions of Interest through Friday, December 15, 2023 to receive feedback on your project ideas.

Meet the Donors!

Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires

Thursday, November 9 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in person

Barrington Stage Wolfson Center, 122 North Street in Pittsfield

This is a great opportunity to meet the people behind the funding opportunities, ask questions, and learn from your fellow nonprofits.

Key Features of COMMBUYS

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Tuesday, November 7 from noon to 1:15 p.m. online

Learn how to navigate the COMMBUYS landing page and conduct an advanced search for contracts, vendors and grants.

Register Here

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is updating the glossary of terms used in the Federal budget process. View the current glossary and how to comment here.

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