Berkshire First Five

September 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.

Federal Grants

Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education grants by the National Endowment for the Humanities benefit underserved populations at small and medium sized colleges. Develop curriculum, host a speakers' series, and engage your community!

State Grants

Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to School Signs and Lines Grant Program funds projects to eliminate small barriers that students encounter when walking, bicycling, or using a wheeled mobility device to get to school.

Training

Connect with Funding Opportunities!

Berkshire Regional Office of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network

Wednesday, September 27 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in person

Join a gathering of 8 local lenders, 10 regional and statewide business organizations, and fellow small business owners, entrepreneurs, and the U.S. Small Business Administration to spark funding opportunities.

Webinar

Grants 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Finding Funding and Going After It

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Monday, September 18 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. online

Receive an overview of federal and state grants available to municipalities and best practices for writing, submitting, and administering grants.

Grants and Equity Advocacy

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Interim Final Rule that allows municipalities to use funds for natural disasters or their negative economic impact.

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