Berkshire First Five

November 20, 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.

Let BFF know if you are interested in joining a discussion about the U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild pre-apprenticeship grant for education, occupational skills training, leadership development, and post-program placement for youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who left high school prior to graduation and who also have other risk factors.

Towns with less than 10,000 people can apply for a Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant by December 15, 2023 for funding to support forest fire related purposes.



There's still time to apply for the MA Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant, open to all cities, towns, and fire districts, accepting applications by December 1, 2023.

Gift Acceptance Policies: Why, When and How to Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN)

Thursday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m. online

Lawyers from Hemenway & Barnes and MNN will discuss how gift acceptance policies can provide clarity for nonprofit staff and boards and can further positive donor relations.

Empowering Nonprofits: Bridging the Gap Between Budgets, Impact, and Effective Storytelling

Project Evident

Thursday, December 7 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. online

Learn more about demonstrating impact, the importance of budget discussions, and the art of storytelling as means to ask confidently for financial support.

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The Massachusetts Internet for All Plan is available for public review and comment through December 15, 2023 in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese.

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