Berkshire First Five

July 5, 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Solar for All grants aim to expand the number of low-income and disadvantaged communities primed for distributed solar investment—enabling millions to access affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection seeks proposals for Technical Assistance Grants from community and citizens' groups interested in better understanding the assessment and cleanup work being conducted at contaminated properties in their communities.

Federal Grant Management Regulations

Wednesday, July 19 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. online

If you have or will seek a federal grant, you need to know all about Title 2 Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 C.F.R. 200). Hosted by FEMA, this training will benefit all existing and potential federal grant recipients and subrecipients.

Get Your Financial Statements in Order for Certification

Wednesday, July 12 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. online

Register Here.

Join the Center for Women and Enterprise for a walkthrough of financial documents you need for certifying your business as woman-owned.

The U.S. Census Bureau's Scientific Advisory Committee will provide their top ten research ideas for reaching and motivating everyone to participate in the 2030 Census. For information and to attend the July 25 meeting from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., click 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