Berkshire First Five

May 30, 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 Federal Highway Administration's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program is a competitive grant program with the goal of reducing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions while improving habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. Proposals are due August 1, 2023.

Additional funding is available through the Community One Stop for planning grants to municipalities seeking to increase housing production.

Fraud & Cyber Awareness for Businesses

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center

Tuesday, June 6 from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

• Presented by: Corrine Sysun, Vice President, TD Bank Commercial Lending 

Federal Grant Management Regulations

Wednesday, June 21 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Register Here.

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.

The Massachusetts Federal Funds Equity & Accountability Review Panel that provides oversight of state ARPA funds, will meet on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. See their agenda for Zoom login details 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