Berkshire First Five

January 29, 2024

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.

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Federal Grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program funds community-based outreach to improve health for individuals and families.

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State Grants

The Massachusetts Landscape Partnership Grant Program supports acquisition of large, unique, unfragmented conservation and working landscapes, in single or multiple parcels, by two or more entities acting in cooperation.

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BFF Workshop Video Online

Grant Writing: Common Reasons Proposals Fail

Berkshire Funding Focus

View the recorded webinar where two seasoned government grant writers and reviewers shared six of the common reasons proposals fail – and what you can do to increase the odds that your next proposal will be successful.

View the Video

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Upcoming Grant Webinars

USDA Rural Health and Safety Education Grant Program

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. online

Register Here


Massachusetts One Stop for Growth Grants

Overview: Monday, February 5, 2024 at noon online

Register Here

Application Guidance: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at noon online

Register Here

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Grants and Equity Advocacy

The Federal Council on Environmental Quality published a Request for Information to solicit feedback on Phase One of the Environmental Justice Scorecard. Comments are due on February 22, 2024.

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

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