Berkshire First Five

August 21, 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.

Museums! Museums! Museums! Proposals due November 15, 2023 for:

Museums for America

African American History and Culture

Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

Museums Empowered

National Leadership Grants

Starting August 21, cities and towns that did not apply to the Community Compact Best Practices Program in FY23 can submit applications for FY24 and choose up to two best practices. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed within one month of submission.

Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General

Tuesday, August 22 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Learn best practices for use of Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Title 2, Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations for Newcomers to Grants Management

Wednesday, August 23 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. online

Register Here

Philanthropy Massachusetts is seeking input on what nonprofits think about site visits and how they can be used to deepen funders' knowledge about your work and help build stronger relationships. The survey is short, just two questions, and is anonymous - share your thoughts here by September 15, 2023.

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