Berkshire First Five

June 12, 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 U.S. Department of Energy will issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement in July 2023 for weatherization, renewable energy, and healthy indoor assistance for dwellings occupied by low-income persons. BFF will convene a group of potential partners, let kpelto@berkshireplanning.org know if you would like to join.

State Grants

The Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services seeks proposals from Conservation Districts to innovative partnership projects to conserve land, soil, forests, water and related natural resources.

Training

Navigating Corporate Support

Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires

Monday, June 19 from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

You will learn:

different models of corporate giving
how each model could benefit your organization
best ways to pre-position your organization to ask for and obtain support

Special Event

2nd Annual Berkshire Small Business Resource Expo

Friday, June 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Stationery Factory in Dalton.

Over 30 different organizations will be on the exhibit floor with information about resources, grants, trainings, and support for small business. Also hear from panels of experts! This event is free and includes breakfast and lunch. Spanish material and workshop interpretation available.

Grants and Equity Advocacy

The federal Advisory Committees on Minority Veterans will meet on July 12, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To attend the virtual meeting, dial into the Microsoft Teams conference information +1 872–701–0185, Phone Conference ID: 550 496 43#.

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